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disposition

[dis-puh-zish-uhn] / ˌdɪs pəˈzɪʃ ən /




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The bird was also known for its disposition, especially toward men.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

When Doris did speak, her acerbic disposition could stop any further conversation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

Coast guard spokeswoman Noemie Cayabyab told a Saturday press conference the remains would be turned over to police forensic investigators for "proper disposition and identification" before allowing local authorities to inform family members.

From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026

It’s a wistful, country-folk paean that offers both a wry yet realistic assessment of the disposition of collections someone leaves the planet.

From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026

James had a nautilus disposition, burrowing into his private appetites, but Terrance inflicted every fleeting and deep-seated fancy on all in his power.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

ConocoPhillips’ quarterly production fell 4% to 2.25 million barrels of oil equivalent per day after adjusting for acquisitions and dispositions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

This was based on a series of dispositions - or land transfer deeds – showing the property had been transferred to them by the surviving trustees.

From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026

The agency finally approved the company’s marketing of tests to determine genetic dispositions to 10 health conditions, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and certain blood clotting disorders, in 2017.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2025

But France supports a certain number of dispositions that reinforce obligations of the financial sector in the framework of this directive.”

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2023

Three days past, he had summoned all his captains to a war council aboard the Fury while the fleet lay anchored at the mouth of the Wendwater, in order to acquaint them with his dispositions.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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