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typify

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as in to exemplify

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Recent Examples of typify The system, which serves 100,000 residents in Iowa City and its surrounding, mostly rural communities, typifies the challenges most libraries face. — Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 18 May 2026 Defying the odds Pavia typifies this larger, more varied group of players who have taken similar journeys. — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 As outlined by Serious Eats and Food and Wine, Indiana's version is typified by its simplicity, cost-effectiveness and the mass volume of black pepper featured. — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Apr. 2026 Both exhibitions typify the value of artist-run spaces, from the non-sanitized look of the Rice Hotel to the dynamics of the shows themselves. — Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for typify

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Summary Disney's renowned guest experiences are intentionally crafted, not accidental, as exemplified by Cheryl Christensen's 37-year career.

— Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Those scares are best exemplified by the film’s most inventive setpiece, where Gemma gets lost in an endless pillow fort filled with baddies around every corner.

— William Earl, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

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Skenes’ recent inconsistency symbolizes a larger step back by the Pittsburgh rotation since the All-Star break, with Jared Jones and Mitch Keller also struggling, pushing the Bucs to the fringe of the playoff race.

— Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The hearing took place before a packed courtroom at the Leighton Criminal Court Building, as Golden’s supporters wore purple, a color that symbolizes survivors of domestic violence.

— Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

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Many are directed towards Ryan Giles, their attack-minded left-back, who regularly pushes forward on the overlap and provided eight league assists last season (illustrated below).

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Koontz, who is famously devoted to his dogs, delivers a book of nail-biting suspense that’s packed with emotion, illustrating how an expert blends genres.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026

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The awards also support future generations through scholarships and facilitate discussions on venture capital, embodying the principle that honoring current legacies builds future leadership.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
These are the footballing characteristics of ‘De Zerbi-ball’, and Spurs did not embody those principles.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

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