temperament

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The hearing on Wednesday -- the only formal hurdle before a floor vote -- quickly turned tense, with Paul confronting Mullin over past comments and questioning his temperament.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

To investigate the biological roots of canine temperament, scientists examined the DNA of 1,300 golden retrievers and compared it with each dog's behavioral profile.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

The stakes were higher and layered with the existential absurdity of abrupt shifts, which he carried with an elegant, slightly seething temperament that has found its expression in the work.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

His peacenik bonafides never seemed very believable considering his violent, hostile temperament, but they did become part of his brand.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

In equal temperament, the only pure interval is the octave.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones