temperament

Example Sentences

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Depending on your temperament, breaking things down by location may be enough to get you gliding from zone to zone.

From Salon

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

Instead, Pegula tends to go about her business quietly, relying on a calm temperament and a methodical style that wears opponents down over time.

From Los Angeles Times

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

To all but his most fanatical followers, it’s clear he possesses a megalomaniacal personality and violent temperament.

From Salon