temperament
Example Sentences
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According to the historian, “so great was McLean’s judgment, temperament, and fair-mindedness” that National League officials agreed to his demand to be paid $5 a game—unheard of at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 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
Astronauts are level-headed by temperament and training, so don't expect revelations of any "space come-downs".
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
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
I knew the baroness to be stingy, rigid, and mean—the perfect temperament to throw a well-run school into turmoil.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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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