temperament
Example Sentences
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Debutant opener Emilio Gay looked to have the temperament for Test cricket and his second-innings 57 was the highest individual score of the match.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Others credit Becerra’s mild temperament, describing him as a steady figure — the Goldilocks candidate in a field of competitors who weren’t just right.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 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
Beagles are used in research partly for their size and even temperament.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The Congo River, being of a different temperament, drowned most of its conquerors outright.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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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