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characteristic

[kar-ik-tuh-ris-tik] / ˌkær ɪk təˈrɪs tɪk /




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But closed-ends have one unique characteristic: They do not issue new shares to satisfy new purchasers, or redeem shares that are sold.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

“The President’s characteristic ambiguity leaves multiple military options open in the near term,” said Claudio Galimberti, chief economist at Rystad Energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

In the 1940s, many Americans weren’t too fond of the slightly sour taste that’s characteristic of plain yogurt, wrote Allison Aubrey for NPR.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

There is one other common characteristic in every credit cycle.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

With his characteristic incisiveness, Isaac Newton later pointed out the obvious flaw in this idea.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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