characters

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The hardest and most "important" item to source was the yellow flotation barrels, which are like those used by the characters in the blockbuster to track the shark.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

He began to genuinely like his characters, fusty and outdated as many of them were.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Earlier movies — especially 2019’s “Synonyms” — were about characters trapped in cultural expectations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The move is risky, and it will be quarrelsome — especially for those who still see Zendaya as an idyllic Disney star, despite her respectable penchant for complicated characters.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

“Gene, do you remember when you invited me to your birthday party? In third grade? The one where your dad got the Marvel characters in costume?”

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell