propensity
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Sabastian Sawe has always had a propensity to surprise.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Nicknamed “Orator Jim” for his propensity for lengthy comments, O’Rourke would go on to earn a law degree from Yale University and practice law in Connecticut.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Grant has been a well-established critic of the Fed’s propensity to tolerate inflation for some time and in particular he condemns the purchasing power that has been lost since 2020, because of the Fed’s policies.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
“Also, if there is no clinical data for a substance, and an awareness that the substance has the propensity for harm, that could make it an appropriate placement on the Category 2 list.”
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
But Charles could claim her neatness and propensity for order.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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