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as in temperament
one's characteristic attitude or mood
he has a cheerful disposition and is very rarely depressed
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as in inclination
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a woman with a disposition to fuss about trivial matters
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as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
we'll have to find some means for the disposition of all of this junk
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as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
planned the disposition of events at her wedding with a precision that military commanders would envy
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as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
all that remains is a disposition regarding the custody of the two children
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Recent Examples of disposition
Her coiffed wig is a sublime oceanic wave of blonde, and her mode in this series is that of powerful matriarch, someone who, with the disposition of ice and steel, spends a great deal of time trying to contain the public fallout of a murder that threatens to ruin her family and her reputation.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2024
Engaging in self-reflection: Demonstrating self-awareness and humility, recognizing the impact of your dispositions and behaviors on the well-being of your team.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
Who's got four paws, a sunny disposition and loves fetching balls?
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Dating back to classical antiquity, the idea that a soothsayer can tell something about a person’s health, disposition, or destiny from the lines on their palm has long fascinated seers and scientists alike.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
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Van Orden, for his part, pushed back on questions about his temperament.Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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We were impressed by her temperament, desire to bridge compromises and recognition that the council needs to rein in its focus.East Bay Times editorial, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
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In addition to evoking punk inclinations, this footwear option is designed with Moncler’s logo at the toe, elastic inserts at the front, and a rubber lug sole.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 Nov. 2024
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Also Thursday morning, new data showed the number of initial jobless claims falling to 216,000 last week, the lowest since May, as the impact of hurricanes faded and employers showed little inclination to lay off workers.Neil Irwin, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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Their removal could in turn scare some manufacturers into taking those products off the market.Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
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Experts opted to leave the pellet lodged in the orangutan's neck, deeming the location too risky to attempt removal.Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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That said, one thing that had to be considered was Scott’s desire to stage a battle in the Colosseum, which would be filled with water for the sequence that involves a full-on naval battle in the arena, complete with man-eating sharks.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
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What does that do in the engine in the sequence of starting a ship?Josh Weiss, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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There are different types of agreements, but approximately 79% of proceeds from each sale are returned to the partner club.Robert Kidd, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Turkey, which has backed Syrian opposition groups, failed in its diplomatic efforts to prevent the government attacks, which were seen as a violation of a 2019 agreement sponsored by Russia, Turkey and Iran to freeze the line of the conflict.Sarah el Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
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Some say communities should have a mix of political views to temper extremes, but in some instances, reaching across the aisle causes people to dig their heels in further, amplifying extremes, Desmarais tells Axios.Kate Murphy, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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There was a moment in this game where tempers got close to flaring after Berti turned a double play, stepping on his bag at first base before firing the ball to shortstop Anthony Volpe, who tagged Maikel Garcia out in the bottom of the sixth inning.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 11 Oct. 2024
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Trump has never shown much of an aptitude for the nuances of crypto, but he’s welcomed the industry’s financial support.MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Paul Rudd was a wonderful choice for Ben Glenroy, a movie star who dabbled in franchise tentpoles but came alive due to Rudd’s comedic aptitude.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
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Training is half-hearted, and employees revert to familiar practices, refusing to fully leverage the new tools at their disposal.Ashar Samdani, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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North Korea's strategic forces are thought to have at least 50 nuclear warheads at their disposal, with enough material to build many more.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Disposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disposition. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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