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drama

[drah-muh, dram-uh] / ˈdrɑ mə, ˈdræm ə /




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Washington played Dr. Preston Burke on “Grey’s Anatomy” in 2005 but was nixed from the medical drama in 2007 after an on-set spat with co-star Patrick Dempsey, a.k.a.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Some stars of the show, a financial-world drama featuring hard-partying Londoners, spent parts of the night on the main dance floor and behind the DJ booth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Expand’s change of address has created some drama of its own: Then-CEO Domenic Dell’Osso opposed the relocation, which contributed to his decision to step down.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Even then, there was drama, as Russell pulled off just before Turn One with five laps to go before the safety car had even ended.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

I watched the two until we were out of sight, taking off—both still intent on their drama, as oblivious to the planes as if they were alone in the forest primeval.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen

Kelker-Kelly primarily acted in TV and was best known for his work in long-running daytime dramas, which also included “Another World.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Kang noted the influence of South Korean dramas smuggled in on USB drives, finding them "so refreshing and more credible than North Korea state propaganda".

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

Von Schwarz told me that she’s been working in vertical dramas for a few years now, and in that time has already seen massive change happen within her work as the industry expands.

From Slate ● Sep. 26, 2026

Trevor Nunn, formerly the artistic director of both the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre, is adept at making potentially starchy period dramas appealing to contemporary audiences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

I reckoned there must be a million minor dramas playing out around the place without ceasing.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly




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