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demeanor

[dih-mee-ner] / dɪˈmi nər /


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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

Crowe’s temperament, blunt demeanor and distaste for certain aspects of “celebrity” have long been fodder for news coverage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Rana was transitioned out of the company in February 2022 in part because of his demeanor in the workplace, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The scythe’s demeanor, so cordial a moment before, took a turn toward tombstone.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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