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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 defence mechanism.

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

    • 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

    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.

    • 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

    A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters

    17:28A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters
    • Scrooge, supposing they had ever had any tendency that way.

      Scrooge, supposing they had ever had any tendency that way.

    • supposing they had ever had any tendency that way.

      supposing they had ever had any tendency that way.

    B2

    for those feeling behind in life

    06:39for those feeling behind in life
    • So we have this tendency to analyze our status when we aren't quite sure where we stand.

      So we have this tendency to analyze our status when we aren't quite sure where we stand.

    • So we have this tendency to analyze our status when we aren't quite sure where we stand.

      So we have this tendency to analyze our status when we aren't quite sure where we stand.

    B1

    6 Signs You're Too Emotionally Needy

    04:416 Signs You're Too Emotionally Needy
    • While it may sound negative, it just means that you may have the tendency to depend on others too much to validate or approve of you, or your emotions.

      While it may sound negative, it just means that you may have the tendency to depend on others too much to validate or approve of you, or your emotions.

    • While it may sound negative, it just means that you may have the tendency to depend on others a little too much to validate or approve of you, or your emotions.

      While it may sound negative, it just means that you may have the tendency to depend on others a little too much to validate or approve of you, or your emotions.

    B1

    How To Overcome Psychological Barriers

    10:56How To Overcome Psychological Barriers
    • We have a tendency to just accept these symptoms even if they're very painful.

      We have a tendency to just accept these symptoms even if they're very painful.

    • We have a tendency to just accept these symptoms even if they're very painful.

      We have a tendency to just accept these symptoms even if they're very painful.

    B1

    Why Dogs Hate Kisses

    04:16Why Dogs Hate Kisses
    • Therefore, when the owner leans in for a kiss, dogs have a tendency to pull away.

      Therefore, when the owner leans in for a kiss, dogs have a tendency to pull away.

    • Therefore, when the owner leans in for a kiss, dogs have a tendency to pull away.

      Therefore, when the owner leans in for a kiss, dogs have a tendency to pull away.

    B1