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Jo-Ann Curtis from Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery said the city had a "tendency not to shout about the things it has done in the past".

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Monographic exhibitions have a tendency to elevate their subjects as unique and their achievements as unprecedented.

The tendency among observers is to view control over so much capital as a boon, an impression Communist Party officials seem keen to encourage.

Besides, teens have a tendency to seek validation, which chatbots often provide even when unwarranted, she added.

"I kept a journal to gain more self-awareness about my tendencies and read self-help books," says Dayna.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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