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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

Rai already possessed a rare tunnel-visioned focus - a trait which enabled him to secure victory at Aronimink - for a player so callow, says Prosser.

From BBC • May 18, 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

He sets himself apart by focusing on the most fundamental skill in hockey—the one trait that made him invaluable to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

I have one outstanding character trait that must be obvious to anyone who’s known me for any length of time: I have a great deal of self-knowledge.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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