portray

Example Sentences

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"But there's still a disconnect because of how Africa is portrayed in the United States."

From Barron's

Vivi, who operates under the alias Miss Wednesday, is portrayed in the manga as a white woman.

From BBC

While misconduct is often portrayed as the work of individual researchers cutting corners, the Northwestern team discovered something far more complex.

From Science Daily

The AI bots are machines, and portraying them as though they’re thinking creatures like artists or attorneys doesn’t change that, and shouldn’t.

From Los Angeles Times

Some media reports have portrayed Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba, as a top contender, even though he lacks the status of a senior cleric.

From Salon