characters

Example Sentences

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Jeff Norton, whose work focuses on book-to-screen adaptations, said he looks for characters he can fall in love with when choosing books to pitch for development.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The cast is very good and the dialogue good enough, but because few of these characters are developed beyond a handful of identifying characteristics, it’s a generally cold, dispassionate watch.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

But unlike many of its characters, he is being forced to wait for his coming‑of‑age journey.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The most obvious example is Pop Mart International Group, whose collectible characters helped turn emotional spending into a listed-equity story.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

“It’s easy to jump into world-ending stakes when you’re controlling video game characters, you know? Not as easy when you’re thrown into an actual world-ending adventure.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer