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characterized

[kar-ik-tuh-rahyzd] / ˈkær ɪk təˌraɪzd /




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Litafik, a seasoned Kentucky political strategist, which he characterized as the heart of Massie’s specific brand of conservative politics.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

But El Niño in 2023-24, which was characterized as “strong,” did bring with it a pretty wet year for Southern California, with downtown L.A. receiving 155% of its typical annual rainfall.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The White House characterized the meeting as “good” as it stressed commerce between the two countries and Xi’s opposition to Iranian tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

She characterized those borrowing conditions as having supported the economy’s recent resilience.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

A check of 461 samples of such products in i960 showed that a third contained residues, a situation which the Food and Drug Administration characterized as “far from encouraging.”

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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