penchant
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Neill’s penchant for the weird and abstract allowed him to use his unique features and distinct, gravelly voice to create characters who were as devilishly memorable as the beasts they went up against.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
“I’m not saying it’s a bad take,” Murray said of Breyer’s penchant for compromise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Nonetheless, Denton’s appointment is a bit of a surprise, given Nike’s penchant for promoting within.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
Throughout his career Burrows had a penchant for directing pilots because it meant “you’re better than an episodic director” and could create something new in the writer-driven medium of television.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
His penchant was for textured synthetic fabrics, often featuring some geometric design like diamonds or pentagons.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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