tendencies
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"Every species has different habitat requirements, has its own particular behavioral tendencies and faces unique threats. Effective conservation requires that we understand the particular challenges that each species faces."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
But he also sees the breakdown as creating some opportunities, as it leads to “a more defensive rotation” into sectors showing some technically bullish tendencies.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 26, 2026
The 29-year-old’s natural tendencies are a great match for grass, though she exited in the first round here in each of the last four years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
If England have a squad primed to exploit the natural tendencies of better sides, then the latter rounds of this World Cup should produce more impressive knockout performances than during the Southgate era.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
But assumption was symptomatic of malevolent tendencies that transcended mere dollars and cents.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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