characterized

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He characterized the historic site as “rusting and rotting.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The slides characterized Dundon as “ignoring this internal concern” from his company’s risk and compliance officer.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

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

One can point out that human societies and dinosaurs are extremely complex, being characterized by an enormous number of independent variables that feed back on each other.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond