temperament
Example Sentences
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For Spencer, who admits to having a fiery temperament on the field, it was not just opponents on the wrong end of his aggression.
From BBC
For the past few months, he has been learning the violin’s temperament.
From Los Angeles Times
Isolated by temperament and position from most of the other students, Charles frequently repaired to the countryside for shooting weekends and to London for cultural and state functions.
From New York Times
Potential, on the other hand, has a duality that suits O'Dowd's Irish temperament.
From Salon
“For example, if we want to look at whether some temperament traits or breed are better at learning buttons, then we can look at all 10,000 subjects,” he said.
From Washington Post
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