characteristic
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Characteristic of King, it’s evocative and direct, clever and sharply written.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2023
Characteristic of early hip-hop or rap music that emerged in New York City between the late 1970s to the mid 1980s, which often includes the use of couplets, funk and disco samples, and playful lyrics.
From Seattle Times • May 27, 2023
Characteristic of Google, the new campus features some quirky and convenient perks for its workers.
From Washington Post • Jul. 14, 2022
Characteristic smells can help birds recognize places they have visited before.
From Scientific American • Mar. 15, 2022
Characteristic curling and puckering, with yellow and orange tints, of the terminal leaves of Apples, Pears, etc., are due to insects of the genera Aphis, Psylla, etc.
From Disease in Plants by Ward, H. Marshall
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