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portrayed

[pawr-trayd] / pɔrˈtreɪd /








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In their speeches since the meeting, Fed policymakers have portrayed the hike as a cautious one.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

Jones recently portrayed Mrs Bennet in another comedy series, The Other Bennet Sister, which was inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, while Corden has just finished a stint on Broadway.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

“The justice often publicly portrayed as unyielding and inflexible is, behind the scenes, the conservative who is uniquely adept at finding common ground on the most divisive issues.”

From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2026

The president portrayed himself as triumphant at the announcement—garrulous, full of smiles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Unfortunately, the doctor sounded as condescending as Leah had portrayed him.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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