characters

Example Sentences

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The novel chronicles this “palace coup” through the eyes of two characters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Vintage kids clothes that look pristine are more expensive, and while plain kids clothes do sell, items with characters on them or cool prints tend to draw more attention and dollars.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Then scammers typically pile on pressure, adding voices claiming to be attorneys, courtroom clerks or bank tellers -- a cast of fictitious characters in a chaotic, urgent-sounding call.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Holman said he was also guided by Dame Jilly when creating different looks for her characters.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

As an egomaniac, he likes to picture himself in two characters, one of George John Dasch and the other of George John Davis.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple