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Tendency

/tˈɛndənsi/
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(noun) A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.

You have a tendency to talk too fast.
That tendency is strong among Americans.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She has a slight ____ to worry about things that are out of her control, especially regarding her important work projects today.

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