characters

Example Sentences

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Brontë subjects her characters to the competing influences of the two houses; those who venture too close to the Heights—such as Catherine’s daughter, years later—get sucked into the abject darkness within.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

A backlash is growing in Japan over US President Donald Trump's use of popular anime and manga characters in his posts on social media.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“I personally believe that when you know your characters well enough they will start dictating their actions,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"Main Vaapas Aaunga" features Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh alongside veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, with Vedang Raina and Sharvari Wagh portraying younger characters navigating questions of love and commitment.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I texted Auntie Buzz a message that took fifteen screens because I needed 1,974 characters to explain what I’d done, that I was only trying to help and that I’d fixed everything for her.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen