character
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Yun Sun, director of the China program of the Washington-based Stimson Center, said China's reticence was out of character and suspected Iran may have strategically tried to emphasize Beijing's power of persuasion.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
She added that the character was always dear to her, as was her parenting style.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
She has the spine to hold her own against him, but it’s hard to play withholding, particularly when the film needs her character to be both the voice of reason and a politically correct scold.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Helen Greiner’s interest in robotics began when she was 10 and saw the movie “Star Wars”—and became captivated by the character R2-D2.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Accordingly, I respectfully request that you publish no further information of this character and advise me that you have made arrangements for the return of these documents to the Department of Defense.”
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 2
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade7)
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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