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trait

[treyt, trey] / treɪt, treɪ /


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"It's an indication of a certain trait that you want or you do not want, depending on what's easier to find."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

One of the great strengths of American democracy is that the country’s military is nonpartisan, a trait that ensures officers and service members alike obey the Constitution and serve civilian authority.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Former “SNL” cast member Kristen Wiig had a talent for introducing characters whose one bizarre trait, expertly performed, could drive a whole sketch.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

He sets himself apart by focusing on the most fundamental skill in hockey—the one trait that made him invaluable to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Impatient, a trait we both share, my mom then called Solange, her friend who lived in Quebec and worked for the Canadian government, to see if she had any ideas.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda




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