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[trahy-ad, -uhd] / ˈtraɪ æd, -əd /


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"The city rewards this dark triad behaviour... being uber confident, being able to control and manipulate others, not getting emotionally involved in decisions and being decisive," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

In one 2022 study, researchers explored whether increasing agreeableness would decrease levels of what is called the dark triad — or Machiavellianism, narcissism and psychopathy.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

Jacob Stokes, senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security, said the launch shows China "is looking to consolidate its nuclear triad through more operational tests for what would be real-world use."

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

This will provide needed targeting flexibility and increase the value of the most ready and responsive leg of our triad.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026

There are several different types of seventh chords, distinguished by both the type of triad and the type of seventh used.

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

The number three speaks to the idea of balance and the mystical idea that certain energies can only be accessed through triads.

From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2024

Experimenters assigned some triads to go through a bonding session, where they were grouped according to color preferences, given uniforms, and led through an introductory chat session to build familiarity.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 20, 2024

Some are one mother, one daughter, while others are triads like the Escobedo women — Cecilia and daughters Cindy and Abigail.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2022

It felt a little bit like middle school, when pairs or triads would declare themselves best friends—a label that, like the label of podmate, comes with expectations of loyalty, and priority.

From Slate ● Mar. 9, 2021

Here is a summary of the intervals in triads in root position.

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




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