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as in theatre
the public performance of plays
he has been interested in drama from the first time he ever saw a play
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as in play
a written work in which the story is told through speech and action that is intended to be acted out on stage
wrote a police drama that really captured the speech of cops and criminals
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Recent Examples of drama
Between the lines: Any period of uncertainty could see the country thrust into a time of legal drama, paralyzed governance and overall distrust, as Axios' Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen reported.
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Adam Tamburin, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
On Monday's episode of the Fox first responder drama, EMT Nancy (Brianna Baker) gets tested for breast cancer after her boss, Tommy (Gina Torres), notices a lump in a nude photo Nancy accidentally sent to the whole firehouse.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Funnily enough, the original resurfaced a year before the reconstruction was finished, adding even more drama to the story.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
These inner dramas eventually take center stage, with Rodgers ultimately realizing that whatever mysterious purpose Chasing Amy played in his life has since been fulfilled, replaced with more meaningful growth.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Nov. 2024
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Adam Tamburin, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
On Monday's episode of the Fox first responder drama, EMT Nancy (Brianna Baker) gets tested for breast cancer after her boss, Tommy (Gina Torres), notices a lump in a nude photo Nancy accidentally sent to the whole firehouse.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Funnily enough, the original resurfaced a year before the reconstruction was finished, adding even more drama to the story.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
These inner dramas eventually take center stage, with Rodgers ultimately realizing that whatever mysterious purpose Chasing Amy played in his life has since been fulfilled, replaced with more meaningful growth.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Nov. 2024
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Playing at a quick tempo, the Bears ran 87 plays, posted a season-best 500 yards and rolled up 31 first downs.Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Roblox is adding some new restrictions to its game platform for minors under 13. Roblox will not let kids under the age of 13 play, search for, or discover unrated experiences as of Dec. 3.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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In theaters now showtimes Yellowstone season 5 Will this be the end of Taylor Sheridan’s insatiable desire to tell stories about the deeply unhappy Dutton family?Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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In theaters Friday, Nov. 8. Reach Goodykoontz at bill.goodykoontz@arizonarepublic.com.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Grande, 31, and Erivo, 37, shared an emotional moment while speaking about the new movie musical's friendship-forward themes in a video shared to Australian television series The Project's Instagram page with interviewer Georgie Tunny on Monday, Nov. 4.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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That interpretation reached something of a tipping point with the September 30 death of Creel, one of Broadway’s most popular leading men of musicals and much beloved for his LGBTQ+ activism.Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish hits the stage at Heritage Bank Center on Friday as part of her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Hunters and conservationists viewed it as a referendum on the future of wildlife management in Colorado (and potentially elsewhere), as Prop 127 would have set the stage for future hunting bans and taken even more decision-making power away from the wildlife managers at Colorado Parks and Wildlife.Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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This dramatization of John F. Kennedy’s heroics during World War II was accused of hagiography when it was released, five months before Kennedy was shot in Dallas.Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
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The set catching fire is a dramatization of several mishaps in the walk-up to the premiere.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
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After getting that production online, Buchan opened a temporary taproom in the building before closing it briefly while the full-scale taproom was constructed.Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on its oil and gas exploration and production activities in the DJ Basin of Colorado.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Call Log • Maddie is a comedy queen in this episode.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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The comedy centers on Ashley (Arjona), who has asked for a divorce from good-natured Carey (Marvin), who then runs to his friends Julie (Johnson) and Paul (Covino) for support.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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That tragedy impacts the family deeply, especially her brother Joe, who last saw her.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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After a personal tragedy, Proffitt wanted to center LGBTQ rights in his campaign — even in a reliably Republican district.Serena Lin, Them, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Drama.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drama. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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