characters

Example Sentences

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But the showmanship only works as well as it does because the actors are so adept at tracking the chess moves of characters who are always trying to stay one step ahead of danger.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Thompson, of Syracuse University, said the Taylor Sheridan brand and the characters he created should be enough to draw “Yellowstone” fans to “Dutton Ranch” at first, regardless of how much of a role Sheridan plays.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

“We wanted adventure . . . to open our lives to surprise,” Mr. Bamberger recalls in this intoxicating tale of players and caddies, characters and courses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

To tell their story it is necessary to exclude so many of the details that might give you an idea of their characters and lives.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

“There’s a ton of characters to choose from. The Mad Hatter. The Cheshire Cat.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan