demeanor
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While his co-hosts jeered at Talarico for being weak — and possibly even vegan — Watters admitted that Paxton’s past fraud allegations and general demeanor marked him as a bit of a creep.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026
“I saw a confident demeanor, one that was ready to accept the challenge. … A “bring it on” kind of mentality.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
With unruly hair, round glasses, an affable demeanor and a taste for V-neck sweaters, Amodei is worlds away from the corporate executive archetype -- and seems to be motivated by something his peers are not.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
"One colleague's whole demeanor annoyed me, so when she moved roles, I wanted to celebrate with my own drink - not give her money."
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Though he had carried himself with a certain chill and proud bearing, his demeanor had been a shield to hide the profound sadness I had only caught a glimpse of that first night.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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