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penchant

[pen-chuhnt, pahn-shahn] / ˈpɛn tʃənt, pɑ̃ˈʃɑ̃ /


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The penchant for punning titles hasn’t diminished, however.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026

In truth, Cohn’s startling youth, aggressive courtroom tactics, distinctive demeanor and penchant for self-promotion accounted for more press coverage than he genuinely warranted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

Confidence aside, part of the puzzle still to be solved with Delap is how best to utilise his impressive strength without his penchant for the physical element of Premier League football becoming counter productive.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

She kept fans tantalized with rumors that a penchant for long-sleeved shirts in her later years concealed two full sleeves of tattoos.

From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026

Dimple wasn’t sure she cared anymore for his penchant for finding humor in every situation.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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