penchant
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And with Swift's self-proclaimed penchant for numerology, she has long incorporated meaningful numbers into her albums, songs and social media posts, some believe the date could involve her favourite number: 13.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Travolta’s directorial language is lovingly detailed, and his penchant for picturesque detail creates a leisurely atmosphere, like getting lost wandering around a happy memory.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Branding himself "The Tiger," the candidate has a penchant for swearing and is known for his hot temper.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Ding won over “Jeopardy!” fans with quirky charisma and a penchant for wearing his favorite color, orange.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
The city’s papers made repeated reference to her penchant for acting in accord with “her own sweet will.”
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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