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characterized

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




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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

In public statements, Musk has characterized it as less than competitive in the AI race.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

In separate statements to CBS News and The New York Times, a Delta spokesperson characterized the decision as an effort to “create a more consistent experience across our network.”

From Salon • May 7, 2026

It was typed in the sprawling, poorly punctuated, all-cap-letters fashion that always characterized my brother’s words.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom




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