gentle disposition

collocation in English

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gentle
adjective
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/ˈdʒen.təl/us
/ˈdʒen.t̬əl/
calm, kind, ...
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disposition
noun
uk
/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/us
/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
the particular type of character that a person ...
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They are very self-sufficient due to their varied foraging habits, low birth weights,gentledispositionand hardiness.
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The exhibits feature waterfalls, exotic plant life, and animals selected for theirgentledisposition.
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He was known as a normal student, humble and with agentledisposition.
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Chianina are heat tolerant and have agentledisposition.
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Their trusting,gentledispositionmakes them a poor guard dog.
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Garth spoke favorably of his former charge, complimenting the gelding'sgentledispositionand work ethic.
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Erasmus stated that teachers should be ofgentledispositionand have unimpeachable morals.
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Himyar did not have agentledisposition, but did develop into a promising runner as a two-year old, winning many high dollar stakes races.
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Joshua himself had agentledisposition.
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Some have gentle dispositions and bite only when provoked, but others are much more aggressive.
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It was one of the few things ladies could do that was thought not too taxing for their minds or gentle dispositions.
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