demeanor
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While Raymond was said to be conscientious and loyal to close associates, he commanded a mixture of respect and fear, and his demeanor occasionally rankled fellow employees, competitors and outsiders such as Wall Street analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
He’ll face off against the uninteresting demeanor of former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, who is taking 25%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Their odd shape, combined with their ambling demeanor, inspires curiosity, as well as a lot of plush stuffed animals.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
But the diminutive man’s plainspoken demeanor failed to gain traction with California voters — a 1991 Times profile deemed him “the unknown senator.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
He smiles down at her with an easy demeanor that I've never seen.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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