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Accelerating home prices and substantial growth have characterized the Montana housing market since the onset of the pandemic, says Hannah Jones, senior economic research analyst at Realtor.com.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

At the same time, many still expect the swings that have characterized the early days of 2026 to continue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Analysts tracking China’s diplomatic positioning have characterized External link the Maduro episode as a test of China’s ability to rally global opinion against U.S. military action, especially among developing countries.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

“I wanted to show the variety of formats that have characterized the history of cinema because I think that for young people that is very important,” Rohrwacher says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2024

The sago eaters persisting in lowland swamps exemplify the nomadic hunter-gatherer band organization that must formerly have characterized all New Guineans.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond