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The renewed hostilities once again dragged on equities, compounding the flight from tech firms that has characterised markets in recent weeks as traders worry that the sector's AI-led rally has gone too far.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

Sir Sam, who was born in Northern Ireland and grew up in New Zealand, died "surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life".

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

In the past, Lukaku has characterised himself as the more vocal of Belgium's leadership group, while De Bruyne sets professional standards in training on the pitch.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

"Bavi is characterised by high intensity and substantial energy, and it has maintained super typhoon status for a prolonged period," Xiang said.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

Above all, the music of this period was characterised - as were the contemporary sciences - by a powerful marriage of imagination and ambition.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall