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penchant

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


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And with Swift's self-proclaimed penchant for numerology, she has long incorporated meaningful numbers into her albums, songs and social media posts, some believe the date could involve her favourite number: 13.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Travolta’s directorial language is lovingly detailed, and his penchant for picturesque detail creates a leisurely atmosphere, like getting lost wandering around a happy memory.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Bosko had a penchant for leaping onto his shoulder.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 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

His penchant was for textured synthetic fabrics, often featuring some geometric design like diamonds or pentagons.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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