disposition
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Once that disposition exists, it is only a tiny step to corrupt action.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026
When Doris did speak, her acerbic disposition could stop any further conversation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Her will was very clear regarding the disposition of her possessions, and we have already done that.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 27, 2026
Coast guard spokeswoman Noemie Cayabyab told a Saturday press conference the remains would be turned over to police forensic investigators for "proper disposition and identification" before allowing local authorities to inform family members.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
“Remember, I will appear mad with love for you-or with a general madness—but I put on this disposition to divert and test them all,” he said.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
“Scarborn” was, in fact, directed by the Polish Pawel Maślona and written by Michał A. Zieliński and finds structural soundness in having two heroes of such different, complementing dispositions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
This was based on a series of dispositions - or land transfer deeds – showing the property had been transferred to them by the surviving trustees.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
The agency finally approved the company’s marketing of tests to determine genetic dispositions to 10 health conditions, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and certain blood clotting disorders, in 2017.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2025
While their personalities and dispositions seem so disparate, their similar passions are evident.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2023
Until she knew whether this king was friend or foe, Catelyn was not about to reveal the least part of Robb's dispositions.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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