characterized

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“We need to get in the weeds of this,” he said of the City Council’s deliberations, which he characterized as attempting to ensure maximum benefit and minimum fallout.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

"This represents one of the best characterized samples of close in planets and will help us identify the most promising systems for future study."

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

In the ’70s, he argues, inflation pressures were characterized by labor force growth, which was a proxy for aggregate growth demand.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

For instance, Washington would have been mortified to hear his rigorously trained Virginia Regiment characterized as a lowly militia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

“Sure, it’s a disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable attacks of deep sleep,” said Sticky, then ducked his head shyly.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart