dramatization
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As captured in a dramatization of her bestselling 2003 memoir, she apparently thought life would continue somewhat the same as before.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Through this perspective, audiences remain engaged with the film’s events, told largely in chronological order, without any unnecessary frills or dramatization.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2025
The intent is a kind of re-creation, or dramatization, of Cleopatra’s life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2025
Although the movie is a Hollywood dramatization of what actually happened during the 2008 financial crisis, Saluzzi made an analogy to this scene and said it may be how financial institutions are now thinking.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 11, 2025
When they learned it had been a dramatization, the family was thankful.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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The Menendez case has regained public attention through recent documentaries and dramatizations, including the Netflix series “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.”
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2025
Crucially, though, “Wildcat” is most interested in O’Connor’s work itself, peppering its biographical narrative with dramatizations of her short stories, including “Parker’s Back,” “Revelation” and “Everything That Rises Must Converge.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2023
Known as “the Serpent” for his ability to evade detection and capture by the authorities, Mr. Sobhraj has been the subject of several dramatizations, including one Netflix series.
From New York Times ● Dec. 22, 2022
Anyone who has watched the many dramatizations of the queen’s life — including “The Crown” — or the coverage of her death is already well-versed in the problems of always maintaining a stiff upper lip.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 13, 2022
Another reporter inquired whether there should be a law against similar radio dramatizations.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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Vocabulary lists containing dramatization
Theater - Introductory
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Theater - Middle School
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