temperament
Example Sentences
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Solovyov, who received high doses of radiation and has undergone countless medical checks, attributes his longevity to good health, regular sport, a calm temperament and genetics.
From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026
MacIntyre is also trying to manage his on-course outbursts after a "telling off" for his conduct at the Masters, but described his actions as "pretty tame" and explained that his temperament is unlikely to change.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Setting the film in the Midwest helped tune it to Odenkirk’s particular temperament.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Your stories should demonstrate not only what you’ve accomplished, but that you did so with the right attitude and temperament.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026
NOTE: Historically, there has been some confusion as to whether or not well temperament and equal temperament are the same thing, possibly because well temperaments were sometimes referred to at the time as "equal temperament."
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
Vocabulary lists containing temperament
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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"The Mixer," Vocabulary from the short story
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Vocabulary from the First Presidential Debate: September 26, 2016
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