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demeanor

[dih-mee-ner] / dɪˈmi nər /


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Underneath his placid demeanor, Cook is a tactical corporate strategist whose decisions haven’t always sat well with everyone.

From MarketWatch Aug. 29, 2026

Voters in search of a new candidate said they were drawn to Becerra’s calm demeanor and decades of experience in government.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

In his initial livestream denying the allegations, he not only exhibited an odd demeanor, but he also falsely insisted that every accusation could be “traced back to a single source, my former wife.”

From Salon Aug. 7, 2026

Clad in a sleeveless bright green dress, Anderson, 57, radiates an ageless grace, undeniably sophisticated yet unpretentious in her demeanor.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Their blasé demeanor was certainly a cover for their deep disquiet, but that didn’t mean they weren’t absolutely in earnest.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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