Playing sports is seen as a way to 'build character' in young people. = Playing sports is seen as 'character-building' for young people.
They believe that going to church will improve the moral 'character' of their children.
It was entirely 'in character' for a generous person like her to give him the money.
(..) I'm... on my own now. Do you have keys? Never needed them. Hope you didn't like me for my money. Suffering builds character. I'll take care of your parents' legacy, Bruce. Who's this? Where's Alfred? He left... (..)2012 The Dark Knight Rises