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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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Which is why today Slate is launching a new season of Slow Burn, Becoming Justice Gorsuch, exploring his life, judicial temperament, and character.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

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

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

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




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