trait
Example Sentences
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Beyond visible traits, the research team conducted detailed genetic analyses to confirm the species' identities.
From Science Daily
“It makes you rethink, ‘How am I going to present these individuals that represent certain character traits that we want our children to grasp or to live up to, right?’”
From Los Angeles Times
Smith has been nicknamed “Special K” for her talent and charisma, traits that make her one of the top national recruits in the class of 2027.
From Los Angeles Times
Even short exposure to the bacterium increased levels of a protein called PKcs, which was linked to greater cancer cell movement, invasion, stem-like traits, and resistance to chemotherapy.
From Science Daily
His excessive preparation has become a trait he considers a “super power.”
From Los Angeles Times
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