demeanor
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While Raymond was said to be conscientious and loyal to close associates, he commanded a mixture of respect and fear, and his demeanor occasionally rankled fellow employees, competitors and outsiders such as Wall Street analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Their odd shape, combined with their ambling demeanor, inspires curiosity, as well as a lot of plush stuffed animals.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
Over 6 feet tall with an avuncular demeanor, he and his team have eaten dinner together every night at around 6 p.m. over the course of the landmark trial.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
Throughout the video, Parton weaved her cheery demeanor and wit in with the more serious tidbits about her health and grief.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
He was quiet, with a slightly nervous demeanor; when Kathy met him she’d thought he was a fragile sort of man.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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