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    tendency

    US /ˈtɛndənsi/

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    UK /'tendənsɪ/

    A2
    n.NounLikelihood to behave in a particular way
    It is the tendency of old people to walk slowly

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    An Antidote to Dissatisfaction

    10:01An Antidote to Dissatisfaction
    • For example, gratitude measurably counters the tendency to forget and downplay positive events.

      For example, gratitude measurably counters the tendency to forget and downplay positive events.

    • For example, gratitude measurably counters the tendency to

      For example, gratitude measurably counters the tendency to

    B1

    RESPECT

    07:25RESPECT
    • I even feel like the definition of respect has been muddied a bit, because people have a tendency to apply it only to accomplishments that they feel are worthy of praise and admiration.

      I even feel like the definition of respect has been muddied a bit, because people have a tendency to apply it only to accomplishments that they feel are worthy of praise and admiration.

    • Because people have a tendency to apply it only to accomplishments that they

      Because people have a tendency to apply it only to accomplishments that they

    A2

    Evolution Can't Explain Your Grandma

    09:31Evolution Can't Explain Your Grandma
    • It could be that ovulation stops because our biological systems just have a tendency to wear down with age, just like how we don't die when our hair turns gray or our skin gets wrinkly.

      It could be that ovulation stops because our biological systems just have a tendency to wear down with age, just like how we don't die when our hair turns gray or our skin gets wrinkly.

    • just have a tendency to wear down with age, just like how

      just have a tendency to wear down with age, just like how

    B2

    Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)

    56:24Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
    • The tendency of fishes to form schools is a natural defense mechanism.

      The tendency of fishes to form schools is a natural defense mechanism.

    C1

    10 Things Men Need To STOP doing in 2025

    31:1310 Things Men Need To STOP doing in 2025
    • But learning to forgive, learning to actually resolve the resentment is an incredibly powerful tool for you as a man because men have such a tendency and proclivity towards resentment, towards letting resentment build and then letting resentment become a sort of normative way of being.

      But learning to forgive, learning to actually resolve the resentment is an incredibly powerful tool for you as a man because men have such a tendency and proclivity towards resentment, towards letting resentment build and then letting resentment become a sort of normative way of being.

    B1

    Generations X, Y, and Z: Which One Are You?

    08:52Generations X, Y, and Z: Which One Are You?
    • which accounts for their social progressiveness and tendency towards left-leaning politics.

      which accounts for their social progressiveness and tendency towards left-leaning politics.

    B1

    What Your Eating Habits Say About You?

    04:11What Your Eating Habits Say About You?
    • You may have a tendency to overachieve or have a competitive streak and drive to succeed.

      You may have a tendency to overachieve or have a competitive streak and drive to succeed.

    B1

    In Praise of Blushing

    03:42In Praise of Blushing
    • For anyone with a tendency to blush,

      For anyone with a tendency to blush,

    B1

    Your Coworkers Are Not Your Friends - I Learned The Hard Way!

    08:05Your Coworkers Are Not Your Friends - I Learned The Hard Way!
    • The problem with it is that there's a very easy tendency to cross the line into oversharing or potentially saying something that you're going to regret later.

      The problem with it is that there's a very easy tendency to cross the line into oversharing or potentially saying something that you're going to regret later.

    A2

    Who You're Attracted to Says A Lot About You

    04:06Who You're Attracted to Says A Lot About You
    • Thus, recognizing this tendency is crucial for our well-being, allowing us to break free from toxic cycles and cultivate healthier connections built on mutual respect, trust and emotional support.

      Thus, recognizing this tendency is crucial for our well-being, allowing us to break free from toxic cycles and cultivate healthier connections built on mutual respect, trust and emotional support.

    B2