demeanor
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The New York Historical, a museum in Manhattan, described her in a biography as “soft spoken and calm” but said that “behind her quiet demeanor was a powerful negotiator.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
The pudgy animals known for their relaxed appearance and calm demeanor gained popularity during the postpandemic period of short, serotonin-inducing videos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
On TV, at town halls and universities, the bespectacled officer, with close-cropped gray hair and an almost professorial demeanor, lays out the stakes for his countrymen.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
The behavior is a complete 180-degree switch from Nina’s demeanor the day before.
From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026
Their facial expressions changed to humble, their words were apologetic, and their demeanor lacked confidence.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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