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portrayed

[pawr-trayd] / pɔrˈtreɪd /








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He has more affection for the rapidly declining feline, portrayed by a puppet, than the humans he’s putting in harm’s way.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

The story, as it were, centers on a woman named Lisa Blupey, portrayed by stage veteran Jessica Vosk, who runs a small business selling socks but is drowning in financial statements and malfunctioning A.I.-powered platforms.

From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026

"It's something I had to keep working on and that's portrayed very, very well in the film."

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

Alongside his role as on-set Rocket, Gunn also portrayed Ravager Clan space pirate Kraglin Obfonteri in “Guardians of the Galaxy”; its two sequels, “Vol. 2” and “Vol. 3”; “Avengers: Endgame”; and “Thor: Love and Thunder.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

Kissing in public was also forbidden, as were films where kissing was portrayed.

From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba




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