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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

The English have a penchant for cozy stories about animals in rural settings, as well as cozy stories about murder in rural settings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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

With T. Bone Burnett holding forth in the producer’s chair yet again, “Long Long Road” matches its predecessor’s penchant for warmhearted storytelling and well-played musical confections.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

He had a penchant for leaping at her whenever she went by with the breakfast tray.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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