disposition
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Once that disposition exists, it is only a tiny step to corrupt action.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026
The bird was also known for its disposition, especially toward men.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
When Doris did speak, her acerbic disposition could stop any further conversation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
"The Court's disposition of this application does not mean that any measure taken by the Government to implement the Order will necessarily be lawful," they said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Perhaps a bit of candy might sweeten that sour disposition.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
ConocoPhillips’ quarterly production fell 4% to 2.25 million barrels of oil equivalent per day after adjusting for acquisitions and dispositions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
This was based on a series of dispositions - or land transfer deeds – showing the property had been transferred to them by the surviving trustees.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
Unlike Marxism or reform liberalism, it has no systematic ideological program; rather, it is a set of dispositions and attitudes.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2025
The agency finally approved the company’s marketing of tests to determine genetic dispositions to 10 health conditions, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and certain blood clotting disorders, in 2017.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2025
Within, Catelyn found Brienne armoring the king for battle while the Lords Tarly and Rowan spoke of dispositions and tactics.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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