characters
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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In the world of Martin’s books, even the most duty-bound characters must find their compass in the shadow of life and memory.
From Salon
European auteurs, such as Thomas Ostermeier and Ivo van Hove have had great success burning through the texts to reveal the visceral clashes of characters whose souls are on the line along with their ideologies.
From Los Angeles Times
“When I had the opportunity to do broader characters in comedy, it was a game-changer,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times
"I don't see many of those kind of characters in the top end of football."
From Barron's
She sings from the perspective of someone who lives deeply inside her own mind; other characters are mostly deployed to reveal something about the narrator of her stories.
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