portrait
Example Sentences
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The US will release a limited number of passports that feature a portrait of US President Donald Trump, the White House has confirmed.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
In “Miles” the great trumpet player and composer offers a warts-and-all portrait of his singular existence with a similar forthrightness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
By simply telling us that compassion is possible without depicting the subtleties of human growth, “I Swear” functions more like an educational drama than a portrait of how to make real-life change.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
But featuring someone in a demeaning way without permission "may constitute an infringement of both portrait rights and reputation rights", said Li's lawyer Yijie Zhao, from Henan Huailv Law Firm.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
“During which he posed for this portrait and cut the ribbon at the grand-opening ceremony. He also gave a rousing speech about the importance of climate research long before it was fashionable.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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