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trait

[treyt, trey] / treɪt, treɪ /


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The irony, of course, is that Elmo’s defining trait is that he likes everyone.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Patchett and her heroine also appear to share this enviable trait: They navigate life with grace, generosity and utter competence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

As an opposition MP he was renowned for fiercely challenging former President Macky Sall's policies - a trait which he also demonstrated against his boss Faye.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

This challenges Dollo’s law, which holds that once a complex trait disappears, it cannot re-evolve.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Another singular human trait is that we walk upright on two legs.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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