portray

Example Sentences

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When he was 11, he began portraying Will Byers, the baby-faced boy who was abducted while biking home at night from a friend’s house and pulled into an alternate dimension known as the Upside Down.

From Los Angeles Times

In what was portrayed as a counter-balance, the legislation brought about another crucial change.

From BBC

However, his groundbreaking TV series Twin Peaks remained for many his greatest work - portraying an idyllic American small town encroached by a chaotic unconscious world.

From BBC

A private survey also portrayed a return to growth in the final month of 2025, reflecting improving momentum despite persistent trade-related headwinds.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's often portrayed as fashionable to be tanned all year round," he said, noting how easily accessible sunbeds are, with many high streets filled with salons.

From BBC