1
as in tendencies
an established pattern of behavior
the criminal propensities of the family extended over several generations
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2
as in inclinations
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a neighbor who has an unfortunate propensity for snooping
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But his theory seemed to mirror the temperament of Deng, who, for all his reformist tendencies, was a ruthless apparatchik.—
Chang Che,
The New Yorker,
21 Dec. 2024 -
Understanding your own tendencies is the first step to improving communication.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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Page counts, while not a precise measure of regulatory burden, do reflect inclinations toward regulatory enthusiams when those are present.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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An overwhelming victory would have fed into Modi’s growing authoritarian inclinations, which were on display this year as the Indian government attacked critics at home and abroad — including in the US.—
Bryan Walsh,
Vox,
30 Dec. 2024
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Still, by fully embracing data, businesses can gain a comprehensive view of their current impact and identify effective ways to reduce carbon emissions in the future.—
Robert Bailkoski,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Here are some ways that KSA databases support internal hiring.—
James Peters,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Propensities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propensities. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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