a scene

Example Sentences

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"But you can't leave a scene mid-way... if it is an action scene where fighters are involved, anything can happen... it is not like shutting a laptop and working for an IT company."

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“Her work was known for its emotional intelligence, rhythm, and humanity — a rare ability to find the truth of a scene and bring heart, momentum, and clarity to the screen.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

"We can be in a scene which is very confrontational," he says, but adds that the minute the director shouts, cut: "We're hugging each other and making sure each other are alright."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

When I was 10, I was home with the flu for a week and noticed that TV soap-opera actors often raised one eyebrow at the end of a scene.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

It is a scene of peasants sitting around a table eating potatoes.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman