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These missions are characterizing different kinds of near-Earth asteroids and determining their composition and internal structure, all of which helps inform how well deflection missions might work.

From Scientific American • Sep. 21, 2022

Firefighters in California are battling three sizable wildfires in what authorities are characterizing as a worrying sign that this year’s fire season could be even more devastating than the record-breaking destruction seen in 2020.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 2, 2021

After that, 700 full-time positions will staff the plant, jobs that officials are characterizing as “careers, not jobs.”

From Washington Times • Feb. 18, 2015

Some are characterizing “Life of Crime” as a prequel to the great “Jackie Brown.”

From Washington Post

His illustration of Sir John Brute is, however, not wholly fortunate, for his asides are not conventional but are characterizing touches.

From Dramatic Technique by Baker, George Pierce