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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
portray .
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Examples
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The society it portrays is divided in two: the Republic commands the last vestiges of civilization while Outer City is deemed the wasteland where flesh is sold for purposes of prostitution and organ harvesting (the latter to cure radiation sickness).
REVIEW: Godkiller: Walk Among Us (Episode #1) directed by Matt Pizzolo 2009
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Chaplin portrays Hynkel and his followers as stupid bullies and arrogant buffoons, including one famous scene that has the dictator dancing with a globe to a Wagner overture.
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Kadushin portrays kindly Edward in soft, warm tones and voices teenager Jacob in more brash, edgy speech patterns.
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Palin portrays herself as a humble public servant and an admirer of the American revolution, but it appears she is simply out to make money and amass personal power.
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I think javelin portrays speed mobility and deadly, all things you want your laptop to remind you of.
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Lakin portrays himself as a big Gulf War Hero up in Milford, New
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Kadushin portrays kindly Edward in soft, warm tones and voices teenager Jacob in more brash, edgy speech patterns.
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Palin portrays herself as a humble public servant and an admirer of the American revolution, but it appears she is simply out to make money and amass personal power.
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Disturbingly, the selfishness Wolff portrays is believable, even at its most extreme.
Cover to Cover 2008
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Disturbingly, the selfishness Wolff portrays is believable, even at its most extreme.
Cover to Cover 2008
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