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demeanor

[dih-mee-ner] / dɪˈmi nər /


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He’ll face off against the uninteresting demeanor of former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, who is taking 25%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 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

But the diminutive man’s plainspoken demeanor failed to gain traction with California voters — a 1991 Times profile deemed him “the unknown senator.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Laurie’s bashfulness soon wore off, for Jo’s gentlemanly demeanor amused and set him at his ease, and Jo was her merry self again, because her dress was forgotten and nobody lifted their eyebrows at her.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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