penchant

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The move is risky, and it will be quarrelsome — especially for those who still see Zendaya as an idyllic Disney star, despite her respectable penchant for complicated characters.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Living near the Boundary Waters satisfied Sims’s penchant for the outdoors, and he loved taking his kids on camping and canoeing trips, Cathie Sims recalled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Like Koy, who also has seven major specials, Iglesias went through a lot of metamorphosis on stage prior to finding his calling as a gregarious, fun-loving comedian with a penchant for doing cartoon-ish voices.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Musk, who has acknowledged his penchant for optimism, doesn’t hit milestones on time.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Enrique blames the boy’s father for his aggressiveness and penchant to fight.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario