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penchant

[pen-chuhnt, pahn-shahn] / ˈpɛn tʃənt, pɑ̃ˈʃɑ̃ /


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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

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

The supermodel took her penchant for extravagant Halloween costumes to the Met Gala, where she dressed as one of the many marble statues gracing the museum's halls.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Ding won over “Jeopardy!” fans with quirky charisma and a penchant for wearing his favorite color, orange.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

But I seemed to have a knack for it above and beyond my natural penchant for absorbing knowledge, so there was never too long a wait.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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