give character
Example Sentences
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Many wives, partners and family members of the defendants were called up to give character statements.
From BBC • Dec. 11, 2024
And in many ways, these small fashion firms are akin to the chef-owned restaurants that give character to neighborhoods — and the food world, in general — and make them vibrant.
From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2020
Once they settled on the dramatis personae, they had to give character to the characters.
From New York Times • Feb. 27, 2020
A few give character, but no one needs this much character.
From The Guardian • Aug. 10, 2012
The name of the house is Beechwood, from the numerous clean, bold, magnificent beech trees that adorn its grounds, and give character to the neighbourhood generally.
From Toronto of Old by Scadding, Henry
