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

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

I know all your characters are going through some personal things, but if you were to transform into them for 24 hours, what would you do with that day?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

None of Ob’s whirligigs were farm animals or cartoon characters.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant