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trait

[treyt, trey] / treɪt, treɪ /


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Patchett and her heroine also appear to share this enviable trait: They navigate life with grace, generosity and utter competence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Fossil evidence helped us resolve a longstanding question, but only modern computing made it possible to narrow thousands of evolutionary scenarios, each informed by trait data for hundreds of species, into a single, coherent story.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

In the aftermath, O'Neill spoke about the character of his players and their ability to dig themselves out of trouble, a trait that might be enough to see them retain their title.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

One of the great strengths of American democracy is that the country’s military is nonpartisan, a trait that ensures officers and service members alike obey the Constitution and serve civilian authority.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

It's a personality trait you've just got to accept.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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