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characterized

[kar-ik-tuh-rahyzd] / ˈkær ɪk təˌraɪzd /




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From several centimeters to several meters, this flooding is generally characterized by several waves, and the first waves are not necessarily the largest.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

It has characterized these unrealized gains, on its earnings calls, as the fruits of savvy investment shopping.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“The Boroughs” introduces the newest member of Davis’ gallery of strong and fierce females who have characterized her career.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

She characterized those borrowing conditions as having supported the economy’s recent resilience.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

With almost a dozen immortal emperors jostling for position, high-level Inka society was characterized by ramose political intrigue of a scale that would have delighted the Medici.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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