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demeanor

[dih-mee-ner] / dɪˈmi nər /


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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

Over 6 feet tall with an avuncular demeanor, he and his team have eaten dinner together every night at around 6 p.m. over the course of the landmark trial.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 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

I try to be cheerful, hoping a good demeanor will make it go well for me.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper




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