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portrayal

[pawr-trey-uhl, pohr-] / pɔrˈtreɪ əl, poʊr- /


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Other complaints about his portrayal of political rival councillor Jan Matecki as a burglar on social media are understood to remain under investigation as well.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Laurie Metcalf, confirming her standing as the First Lady of the American Theater, won for her portrayal of Linda Loman, a more formidable than usual interpretation of Willy’s stalwart wife.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

John Lithgow won Best Actor for his portrayal of Roald Dahl in "Giant", and praised the play as "extraordinarily important right now."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Mr. Pierce’s portrayal echoes those words of Iago denying his own identity: Othello is not quite sure who he is.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Perhaps best remembered was his surprise portrayal of Betsy Ross.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin




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