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tendency

[ten-duhn-see] / ˈtɛn dən si /




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“And in the absence of a definite statement from Iran there is a tendency to downplay comments from the U.S. administration.”

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Yet Sinner has only to reach back as far as this year’s Australian Open or last October’s Shanghai Masters for recent examples of his tendency to melt when temperatures spike.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

From the base of Middlesbrough's midfield, Hayden Hackney demonstrated a range of passing, athleticism, and tendency to make a difference in key moments that stood out in the division.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

In law and social science, we call this impact a chilling effect – the behavioral tendency for people in face of a threat to self-censor and restrain their activities for self-protection.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

The prince of the Red Woods, while having a tendency to be a little mean and bossy, could be fun to have around.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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