characterization

Example Sentences

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This is a fitting characterization of any of these terse, disturbing novels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

In 2024, surveys and focus groups of Hispanic voters made it clear that not everyone was convinced by this characterization.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

"Now there is also genetic characterization. In this case, there's genetic characterization of every single individual used to describe that fish to prevent including hybrid specimens."

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

The Justice Department called the statement “strongarming,” but Powell’s legal counsel disputed the characterization, saying his resignation was never meant to be used as a bargaining chip.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

He was actually trying to make amends for his unfair characterization of Adams in the Priestley letter as one of the “ancients.”

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