characters

Example Sentences

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The strongest element of this book is the colorful cast of characters who stride and sometimes stumble through its pages.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Originally there were discussions to have a spin-off series with a whole new set of characters going to Royal Prep, the school Sofia graduated from in the first series.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

One of the joys of Mr. Lin’s satisfying series is watching Jing-nan and other characters struggle to lead principled lives while gaining economic footing in a perilous environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

But a whole new series and location also means new characters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The characters were bears, which, like other large animals, had always fascinated Abel.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig