penchant
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There at the checkpoint I met Carl Revis, a TSA supervisory officer with a penchant for comedy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
De Palma may be best known for his stylistic trademarks and penchant for perversion, but he’s also one of American cinema’s great realists.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 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
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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