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portrayal

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


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That portrayal caused Amazon to want to distance itself from the film, given the company’s $50 billion investment in OpenAI, two of the sources said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

In a debut, Mr. Miyake gave a more silken and nuanced portrayal, shaping his lighter-than-air moments of elevation with turns to give his character an ardent and flourished sweep.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Jaafar Jackson, the son of Jermaine Jackson, received particular praise for the portrayal of his uncle.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

They were complicated, secretive, compulsive and potentially deadly, and the film’s gripping melodrama was a stark contrast to any glamorous tabloid portrayal.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

Since Boys 'n the Hood is a realistic portrayal of their environment, I thought making a movie would give them the opportunity to emulate John Singleton.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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