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portrayal

[pawr-trey-uhl, pohr-] / pɔrˈtreɪ əl, poʊr- /


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They added: "We witness first-hand the medical challenges that these children and their families endure, which makes the portrayal of conjoined twins as a form of entertainment or spectacle especially problematic."

From BBC

As well as being named best actor for his portrayal of John Davidson in the film I Swear, Aramayo also received the Rising Star award.

From BBC

On a show that mainly followed the lives of teenagers, Dane’s portrayal of troubled father Cal was scene-stealing as he navigated themes of repression, toxic masculinity and generational conflict.

From Salon

Mays’ portrayal — I can’t imagine anyone topping his interpretation of the character — is fiendishly complex.

From Los Angeles Times

Duvall shades Sonny’s run from the law into a nuanced portrayal of wounded pride and unanswerable questions.

From Los Angeles Times