characters

Example Sentences

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For Hathaway, taking some inspiration from the characters is important.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

McKenna’s screenplay confidently moves the pieces back into place, positioning all the characters in proximity before expanding them naturally so their lives can intersect once more.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Empire, meanwhile, adds that the film "serves its characters with a fresh story instead of relying solely on the tropes of its predecessor" but does note "this high-fashion tale could have benefitted from higher stakes".

From BBC • May 1, 2026

For drag kings, who are usually assigned female at birth but play masculine characters, the art form is more than just a performance; it’s how they defy gender and cultural norms.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

As for the ring, the shady characters who dealt in stolen items were well known to the Saint Petersburg police, and officers were dispatched to interview them all.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood