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characterized

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




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Although the shares fell following its “exceptional” second quarter and “stunning” guidance, as Barron’s characterized them, the results demonstrated why the shares have surged this year.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Accelerating home prices and substantial growth have characterized the Montana housing market since the onset of the pandemic, says Hannah Jones, senior economic research analyst at Realtor.com.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

In entertainment circles, the Oscar curse is a dreaded phenomenon, characterized by actors who have been nominated or won an Oscar, only for their post-prestige careers to be fraught with flops.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Earlier this season, James characterized his ailments as being simply “old.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Not only did Pachakuti reconfigure the capital, he laid out the institutions that characterized Tawantinsuyu itself.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann