theatric

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“The smaller guys, because they can be theatric, they typically draw more fouls and the bigger players that are built like LeBron, it’s hard for them,” said Redick.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

“I feel stupid. I got slow-played,” said Jenkins, who has a flair for the theatric and years ago even did a little spot acting when he lived in Los Angeles.

From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2022

His final two holes, not nearly as theatric, were no less important.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2022

Mr. Sliwa said that ultimately, neither the COVID-19 mandates nor theatric tussles with Black Lives Matter will be Mr. Adams’ biggest hurdle.

From Washington Times • Dec. 9, 2021

It would introduce too long discussion, were I to enter on the much-agitated question concerning the advantages and disadvantages of masks in theatric representations.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I by Dunlop, John