amenability

Example Sentences

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Then again, the amenability of these husbands to their wives' vision could be a more determinative factor.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2022

It also says a lot about Oshie’s versatility and amenability.

From Washington Times • May 18, 2021

Lauren Bauser, an assistant state appellate defender, noted the “evolving” standards in courts and legislatures regarding young offenders, ensuring that their prison sentences are proportionate to their culpability and their amenability to rehabilitation.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2021

The department cited Smith’s age, his amenability to treatment, and the degree of risk he posed to public safety.

From Washington Post • Feb. 14, 2019

A low crown, on the other hand, indicates amenability to authority, a willingness to compromise, and a lack of domineering quality.

From Analyzing Character by Blackford, Katherine M. H.