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depiction

[dih-pik-shuhn] / dɪˈpɪk ʃən /


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There’s no depiction of someone’s initial surprise or unease — at least more than a raised eyebrow — that gives way to understanding with a bit more time or knowledge.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Robert Aramayo plays activist John Davidson in a film that brings an old-fashioned TV-movie quality to its depiction of life with the disorder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Lawyers for the Jackson estate realised there was a clause in the settlement with Chandler that forbade the depiction or mention of him in any movie.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

This time, he tried to defend himself by arguing he thought his depiction was of a doctor healing someone, not Jesus.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Praised Fulvia for what is, in fact, a really good idea, and cleared the way to continue her own on-air depiction of the Mockingjay.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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