temperament
Example Sentences
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This faith that you can change and improve your circumstances—it has a powerful effect on a country’s temperament.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Which is why today Slate is launching a new season of Slow Burn, Becoming Justice Gorsuch, exploring his life, judicial temperament, and character.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
MacIntyre is also trying to manage his on-course outbursts after a "telling off" for his conduct at the Masters, but described his actions as "pretty tame" and explained that his temperament is unlikely to change.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Setting the film in the Midwest helped tune it to Odenkirk’s particular temperament.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Equal temperament has a clear scientific/mathematical basis, is very straightforward, does not require retuning for key changes, and is unquestioningly accepted by most people.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
Vocabulary lists containing temperament
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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"The Mixer," Vocabulary from the short story
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Vocabulary from the First Presidential Debate: September 26, 2016
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