characters

Example Sentences

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Soon, it will host a new cast of characters: The stars of “The White Lotus,” who will film the fourth season of HBO’s dishy series about entitled guests and desperate staff at a luxury resort.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Maybe all the answers have already been written, and we’re just characters in a story, trying to outwit fate.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

I think none of the characters in the film do anything with any malice.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Mancini and Pellegrini were both completely different characters but had done exceptionally well at City and both won the title there.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

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

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant