characteristics
Americannoun
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Uber said in an email to MarketWatch that its up-front fares are based on time, distance and demand conditions, and that its algorithms do not use individual driver characteristics or past behavior to determine pay.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Finn and his Danish relatives had similar physical characteristics to the UK couple - light eyes and brown hair, an extended family tree showed.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
"The main argument for obtaining PDO status for feta was that the milk comes from animals that graze freely in pastures full of native herbs, which gives the milk unique characteristics," said Onasoglou.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Scientists believe these constant shifts are what give water its unusual characteristics.
From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026
Then, with his eyes twinkling, Linus explained the specific characteristics that made his model—the a-helix—uniquely beautiful.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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