cerebral
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In Congress and other positions, Becerra earned a reputation as a cerebral, analytical politician who would fully commit to his positions after taking time to mull them through.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
White and her daughter, who has cerebral palsy, were waiting in the bay for her husband to bring his car around when Mackay arrived for a consultation with a spinal surgeon.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The son of a Scottish immigrant, McCluskie had a reputation as a political street fighter and his gruff style complemented Becerra’s more measured, cerebral approach.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The basal ganglia receive information from the cerebral cortex, which helps control thinking, social behavior, and the ability to decide which sensory information deserves attention.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
Our law professor, Mr. Hahlo, was a strict, cerebral sort, who did not tolerate much independence on the part of his students.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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