penchant
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Branding himself "The Tiger," the candidate has a penchant for swearing and is known for his hot temper.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
In the longer term, Arteta has shown his penchant for hosting barbecues for his players, staff and their families at the club's London Colney headquarters - showing the importance he places on nurturing bonds.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
But “Never Be the Same” arrives at a moment when Thompson’s penchant for crafting songs that carry a late-’50s structural DNA could serve him well.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
Bosko had a penchant for leaping onto his shoulder.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
In eating the plants we combine the carbohydrates with oxygen dissolved in our blood because of our penchant for breathing air, and so extract the energy that makes us go.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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