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portray

Definition for portray

verb as in represent, imitate

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Too often, Mirelez said, the needs of tribes are unfairly portrayed as standing in conflict with the priorities of other Californians, such as economic development and job creation in neighboring non-Native communities.

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On one hand, his regime can portray itself as a victim of jihadism, rallying nationalistic support and justifying tighter security measures.

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It's portrayed in promotional videos as a resort city for Chinese tourists, but its glitzy buildings are allegedly home to fraud, money laundering and human trafficking.

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Moreover, the hymn portrays a society that valued respect and hospitality toward foreigners -- an aspect rarely detailed in ancient literature.

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Her father was an attorney and she portrays one in Hulu’s ‘All’s Fair.’

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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