portraying
Example Sentences
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Portraying women on screen is particularly difficult, Zabtia said, although he insisted it was "impossible to make a film without women when it comes to telling a story."
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
Portraying himself as Nancy Iskander, he approximated the location of the children.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2024
Portraying one of the workers at Wonka's factory, he is seen responding: "I will have you know that I am a perfectly respectful size for an Oompa-Loompa."
From BBC • Jul. 12, 2023
“The government is committed to an open debate on political choices but strongly rejects threats and hatred against political representatives. Portraying an elected president as executed outside City Hall is abhorrent,” Billström wrote on Twitter.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2023
Portraying, as well as I could, by my countenance, attitude, and manner an individual high in authority, and commanding others, as if he expected to be obeyed.
