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trait

[treyt, trey] / treɪt, treɪ /


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The irony, of course, is that Elmo’s defining trait is that he likes everyone.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

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

While previously serving as a legislator in the opposition, he was renowned for fiercely challenging former President Macky Sall's policies - a trait which he also demonstrated against his boss Faye.

From BBC • May 25, 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

In a landmark paper written in 1897, entitled Hereditary Monstrosities, de Vries analyzed his data and inferred that each trait was governed by a single particle of information.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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