characterize
Example Sentences
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Minutes after the judgment was announced, the entrepreneur's lawyers informed AFP that their client will appeal the decision, characterizing it as a "setback."
From Barron's
Earlier this season, James characterized his ailments as being simply “old.”
From Los Angeles Times
It also recently raised prices for AI services, accelerating the U-turn taking shape in an industry previously characterized by cutthroat discounting competition.
Some Chinese officials have privately characterized the Iran crisis as a “bug” in the diplomatic process—a temporary glitch that shouldn’t be allowed to derail the more important business of the U.S.-China relationship.
Immigration had been “very positive” for Ireland overall, Martin said, adding that “sometimes Europe gets characterized wrongly in terms of it being overrun or whatever.”
From Salon
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