characters

Example Sentences

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However, Lee thought it would be more interesting to have younger characters, "where the generation divide could be smaller", he says.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Then, Wengert says, they focused on “the emotional story and investing in the inner lives” of the main characters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

We drove on, and Dantzler told stories of dove hunts in the grove, of outsize characters of the old citrus elite.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

A trio of TV shows feature male characters in a world where the old rules for masculinity no longer apply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“But Mr. Allen says, ‘Leave out the explanations, make it brief and dramatic, and let the characters tell the story’,” interrupted Jo, turning to the publisher’s note.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott