disposition

Once that disposition exists, it is only a tiny step to corrupt action.

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026

Despite the daily cellphone alerts that warn residents to remain indoors until danger passes, people interviewed emphasized a show-must-go-on disposition.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

When Doris did speak, her acerbic disposition could stop any further conversation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

A comparison is either an argument for Bloom’s potential or a warning about its price, depending on your disposition.

From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026

The Redeemers who overthrew Reconstruction were inclined to retain such segregation practices as had already emerged, but they displayed no apparent disposition to expand or universalize the system.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

The dispositions of each case, along with bail recommendations, would be reported to legislative leaders.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

“Scarborn” was, in fact, directed by the Polish Pawel Maślona and written by Michał A. Zieliński and finds structural soundness in having two heroes of such different, complementing dispositions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026

This was based on a series of dispositions - or land transfer deeds – showing the property had been transferred to them by the surviving trustees.

From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026

The agency finally approved the company’s marketing of tests to determine genetic dispositions to 10 health conditions, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and certain blood clotting disorders, in 2017.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2025

Within, Catelyn found Brienne armoring the king for battle while the Lords Tarly and Rowan spoke of dispositions and tactics.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin