characteristically
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Tom Lee, head of research at Fundstrat, put a characteristically positive spin on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
The dispute arises from one of President Donald Trump’s more characteristically grand building projects, a new White House ballroom that has become part of his broader effort to leave a physical imprint on Washington.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
King died on Wednesday after "a courageous and characteristically determined battle with colon cancer", the Mobo Organisation said in a statement.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
But, characteristically, he also frequently continued to stretch the limits of his music.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
Rather characteristically, he pretended not to see us until we were so close it was impossible for him to ignore us any longer.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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