characterizes
Example Sentences
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A Brazilian federal police commissioner, Luciano Flores, told AFP that CV and PCC did "not fall within the scope of the law that characterizes terrorist organizations."
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
This is partly why she pursued the research: She wanted to figure out what characterizes the few with the fattest paychecks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
“I Shot Andy Warhol” characterizes Solanas in a way that neither the press nor her manifesto could.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026
Sengun and Rockets coach Ime Udoka both said the flagrant 2 call — which characterizes an act as “unnecessary and excessive” — was “soft.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
Our encounters always leave me weary of the glum contentment that characterizes my life.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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