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portrayed

[pawr-treyd] / pɔrˈtreɪd /








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“What does feel good to me is the fact that so many of these moms are being portrayed in Hollywood for something other than being a mom,” says Draguelis.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Never afraid to hype football's showpiece event, the head of the world governing body has portrayed the first pan-continental version as the most inclusive, welcoming and unifying to date.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Ads paid for by the industry portrayed the younger Menefee as the right leader for the next generation.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

In 2021, he portrayed Father MacGuffin in the comedy “Senior Entourage.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Their features were portrayed accurately enough to identify their stage of development.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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