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characterization

[kar-ik-ter-uh-zey-shuhn, -truh-zey-] / ˌkær ɪk tər əˈzeɪ ʃən, -trəˈzeɪ- /






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Dr. Hagai Levine, the lead author the study Kennedy referenced and chairman of Israel’s association of public health physicians, said he agrees with Kennedy’s characterization that there is a “crisis.”

From Salon • May 15, 2026

The article contends that Raman employed divisive tactics by falsely claiming Pratt and Bass were coordinating against her, a characterization that drew audience laughter and demonstrated her inexperience and insufficient preparation for the mayoral contest.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The Vatican said on Friday that the characterization of the meeting in the report was inaccurate, saying instead it “provided an opportunity for an exchange of views on matters of mutual interest.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Aside from their ability to form stable hybrid organic-inorganic crystals, they initially attracted little attention and were largely set aside after basic characterization.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

Abigail’s earlier characterization of the Adams-Jefferson competition—the oak versus the willow—proved prophetic.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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