distinguishing characteristic
Example Sentences
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As a result, ocean-spanning supply chains, the distinguishing characteristic of the age of globalization, are failing at multiple points.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 27, 2021
The most critical question is, “What was the most distinguishing characteristic of the animal?”
From Washington Times ● Dec. 3, 2018
Southern Arizona has a style of Mexican food all its own, one distinguishing characteristic being the use of homemade flour tortillas.
From New York Times ● Mar. 28, 2018
My only distinguishing characteristic is that I hit it low.
From Golf Digest ● Jul. 24, 2017
The second distinguishing characteristic of these two examples is that in both cases little changes had big effects.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
