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tendency

[ten-duhn-see] / ˈtɛn dən si /




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“And in the absence of a definite statement from Iran there is a tendency to downplay comments from the U.S. administration.”

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The suit alleges that OpenAI marketed ChatGPT as reliable despite its tendency to sometimes generate dangerous misinformation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

From the base of Middlesbrough's midfield, Hayden Hackney demonstrated a range of passing, athleticism, and tendency to make a difference in key moments that stood out in the division.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

And students, teachers, universities and cultural institutions can resist the tendency to self-censor and conform.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Abel talked about Amanda, about her poetry, her grace, her tendency to dream.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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