temperament
Example Sentences
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"I've known and respected Jay Clayton for decades. His intelligence, temperament and deep commitment to public service will make him a terrific DNI," added Jim Hines, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
"It took some time for him to feel relaxed. His temperament is really more of an introvert player," Deschamps added.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
And his temperament and pace was just out of this world.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Middleton’s many endorsers reject that argument, saying he has the temperament and executive leadership know-how needed to run the agency.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
In equal temperament, the only pure interval is the octave.
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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