The struggle between desire and ability characterized his long life (he died at 93 two years ago).

Population migration also characterized life in late 19th century Quebec.

He later characterizes his life after losing her as "being asleep".

He swiftly lost the fastidiousness which had characterized his old life.

A healthy economy and a rising standard of living characterizes life in the Netherlands during the 1920s.

Schools, government and the military have characterised Hämeenlinna's life throughout history.

An overriding sense of duty might be said to have characterised his life and career.

He replied with the spirit that has characterized his whole priestly life, "I will look for something to do."

And he said drinking to excess still characterized life in many fraternity houses.

He was able to hold onto power with reminders of the instability that had characterized Portuguese political life before 1926.