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temperament

[tem-per-uh-muhnt, -pruh-muhnt, -per-muhnt] / ˈtɛm pər ə mənt, -prə mənt, -pər mənt /


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Her temperament rubs off on Jeff, who tells other passengers and pilots that his mother is traveling to California for a big movie role.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Other key attributes are a love of play, confidence and a gentle temperament towards fellow animals is crucial.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Which is why today Slate is launching a new season of Slow Burn, Becoming Justice Gorsuch, exploring his life, judicial temperament, and character.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Though none would speak publicly, multiple sources who work in and around the state Capitol expressed concerns about Porter’s temperament and her willingness to work collaboratively with people she disagrees with.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

What gulf of years stretched between him and that other time, what deed of thought and action, what difference in temperament?

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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