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Officially, Australia likes to characterise itself as a migrant nation, with a government website declaring it "One of the most successful multicultural societies in the world".

From BBC Mar. 20, 2026

It's typical of the jumps and changes in perspective that often characterise Wylie's work.

From BBC Feb. 24, 2026

For its part, China denies taking advantage of Zambia, and told the BBC it was "grossly unfair" to characterise Beijing's relationship with African countries as neocolonial.

From BBC Dec. 2, 2025

"The two sides have now a better understanding of each other's positions. We can characterise the talks today as moving forward."

From BBC May 11, 2025

These are the features which together characterise Gudmund, and should be found in his mythological prototype, if there is one.

From Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1 of 3 Gods and Goddesses of the Northland by Ph.D.