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temperament

[tem-per-uh-muhnt, -pruh-muhnt, -per-muhnt] / ˈtɛm pər ə mənt, -prə mənt, -pər mənt /


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Middleton’s many endorsers reject that argument, saying he has the temperament and executive leadership know-how needed to run the agency.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

Other key attributes are a love of play, confidence and a gentle temperament towards fellow animals is crucial.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

This faith that you can change and improve your circumstances—it has a powerful effect on a country’s temperament.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

It explores Justice Gorsuch’s personal life and his judicial temperament, including a pivotal case from nearly 20 years ago that seemed to have shaped his judicial philosophy.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

If Bob was unavailable, then he would rather be alone, for in temperament he was not in the least Mr. Clutter’s son but rather Bonnie’s child, a sensitive and reticent boy.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote




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