predilections

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So it seems as if two predilections during the period surveyed by Mr. Crouch shaped the Smithsonian’s contemporary character.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

Brotherton’s musical predilections rubbed off on his children, who quickly realized the site’s potential for live music.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2023

“I want all the old stuff and she wants all the new,” Bernard joked of the pair’s collecting predilections.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2023

Dr. Esteller is hopeful that the study’s findings will help doctors diagnose illness in the future — if people have similar enough genes to look alike, they might share predilections for diseases too.

From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2022

He laid out all of Seabiscuit’s predilections and weaknesses in great detail.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand