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penchant

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


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Alcaraz has already shown his penchant for achieving the extraordinary, most notably when he recovered from two sets down - and saving three championship points - against rival Sinner in last year's French Open final.

From BBC

The only player to feature in this list twice, Anelka's one-time France teammate Saha had a particular penchant for visiting his former clubs.

From BBC

His genial demeanour and penchant for folksy parables belie a past as a wily guerrilla fighter and ruthless political survivor.

From Barron's

There, she drew inspiration from several artists, especially Matisse and the Fauves, who emboldened her penchant for brilliant colors.

From The Wall Street Journal

Given the Englishman's penchant for success on classic courses and the fact that he won the 2013 US open at nearby Merion, Rose could be one to watch at the year's second men's major.

From BBC