typify

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What better show to typify that era of relative calm than what the characters on “Seinfeld” described as a show about nothing?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

On the second series, Smith tripped over Charbonnet’s foot as he dropped back to pass and was touched down at the 1-yard-line, a play that seemed to typify the Seahawks’ ineptness in the first half.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2023

The hashtag #PoorMartha was used on social media to typify fans’ glee at her susceptibility.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2023

Wales' shirt numbers were falling off to confuse matters and typify the frantic opening exchanges.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2023

And the swelling buds of the little park seemed to typify all the strangenesses of the new world which was opening before her.

From Comrade Yetta by Edwards, Albert