characters

Example Sentences

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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

While there are still "snarky one-liners" and moments of wit in the sequel, the characters find themselves in a "whole new landscape", Blunt says.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

McKenna’s screenplay confidently moves the pieces back into place, positioning all the characters in proximity before expanding them naturally so their lives can intersect once more.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

For drag kings, who are usually assigned female at birth but play masculine characters, the art form is more than just a performance; it’s how they defy gender and cultural norms.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

She still couldn’t read Old Zamani, and the characters looked unfamiliar to her, but she’d just remembered something.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray