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animate

[an-uh-meyt, an-uh-mit] / ˈæn əˌmeɪt, ˈæn ə mɪt /




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Forlorn but oddly hopeful, Sally became the film’s most empathetic character, thanks in part to the depth that O’Hara lent to the sort-of animated rag doll.

From Los Angeles Times

The animated movie, featuring fictional K-pop idols who fight the forces of evil, has become the most streamed Netflix movie with more than 480 million views since its release in June.

From Los Angeles Times

“Don’t tell her,” a thin girl with large, dark, animated eyes and long black lashes says.

From Literature

Similar concerns animate Andrews’ sculpture practice, which she’s returned to now that her life has regained equilibrium.

From Los Angeles Times

As president of Dartmouth College, I’m committed to this goal, and how to restore public confidence in higher education animates conversations among my presidential peers.

From The Wall Street Journal