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about appertaining to appropriate to as concerns as regards attributed to away from based on belonging to coming from concerning connected with consisting of containing epithetical going from in reference to in regard to like made from out from out of peculiar to pertaining to proceeding from referring to regarding related to showing

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"Gus" lived during the Maastrichtian period, some 72 to 66 million years ago, which was characterized by a warm climate, high sea levels and vast floodable coastal plains.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

“As a specialized owner and developer of hospital properties in Switzerland, we have a strong market position in an environment characterized by stable, long-term demand,” Infracore Chief Executive Eric Frey said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

For Americans with sarcopenic obesity, which is characterized by extra weight and reduced muscle mass in people mostly older than 65, frailty is a major concern.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

A rave is, in its ideal form, a temporary ecosystem of revelers, characterized by euphoric acceptance of that time and place.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

Pepsi is also characterized by a citrusy flavor burst, unlike the more raisiny-vanilla taste of Coke.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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