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tendency
noun as in inclination to think or do in a certain way
Example Sentences
I’m a bit of a neat freak, and now that I live on my own, I can indulge my tendencies.
“There’s a tendency to view anything African-derived as ‘barbaric,’ while turning a blind eye to widespread animal slaughter in other contexts,” she said.
“He’s not a racist, but he does have this sort of narcissistic tendency to judge moments based on how he’s being treated and judged,” Gunn said.
Others thought she was wrong to publicize the violence, fearing that irresponsible scientists would use the information to “prove” that the tendency to war is innate in humans, a legacy from their ape ancestors.
Refusal can be powerful, allies are sometimes found in surprising places, and small actions have a tendency to multiply.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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