affinities

plural of affinity

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Noun
  • 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
  • Ball-stoppers rarely align with the principles of winning basketball, and Randle’s tendencies are as entrenched as ever.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Because neither makes sense to him, considering Lord John’s affections toward men.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • That’s when our heroine — a mermaid who dreams of living on land and exploring the human world — is transformed into a human and launches her quest to win the affections of a prince despite having lost her voice in the magical bargain.
    Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2024
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