How to Use proclivity in a Sentence

proclivity

noun
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  • But no one will be able to say, after the fact, that the proclivities were not there.
    — Mary Anastasia O’Grady, WSJ, 3 June 2018
  • Haugen showed a proclivity for speaking out at a young age.
    — Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2021
  • Still, some leaders have said our proclivity to denser cities put us at risk.
    — Dallas News, 3 May 2020
  • The pitching mounds varied, often based on the proclivities of the home team’s pitcher for that day.
    — David Waldstein, New York Times, 20 June 2023
  • Young is a clear option but makes less sense given those proclivities.
    — Jeremy Woo, SI.com, 10 June 2018
  • Marie Antoinette had a proclivity for the finer things.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Nov. 2022
  • The key difference seems to be proclivity for one-handed use.
    — Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 29 Apr. 2020
  • Robbie also shared in the clip that her proclivity for faking injuries as a child didn't end there.
    — Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
  • Tony Kemp heads it, his proclivity for contact what endears him so much to this part of the order.
    — Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, 31 May 2018
  • Much has been made of Tatum’s midrange proclivities last season.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 23 Oct. 2019
  • This can’t be boiled down to cultural proclivity for luck.
    — Jenny Wu, Washington Post, 2 June 2023
  • His body is stolen by a bunch of horror fans whose proclivity for the genre extends to owning props and a total disregard for corpses.
    — Gem Seddon, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Your child’s proclivity for spending all day playing video games could be more than just a nuisance.
    — Mary Bernard, Philly.com, 21 June 2018
  • Regardless of the origin, the saying stuck because of the state’s unique proclivity for excess.
    — Ian Malone, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2022
  • Methuselah is special for reasons other than her age and proclivity for fresh fruit.
    — Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Jan. 2022
  • Part of the trend is Brissett’s proclivity for protecting the football.
    — Joel A. Erickson, Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2019
  • But the Watchmen have also brought their proclivity for violence to the issue.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2021
  • Trump has a proclivity to repeat, over and over, many of his false or misleading statements.
    — Glenn Kessler, BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2018
  • Silver carp are notorious for their proclivity to leap out of the water when boats approach.
    — Dave Orrick, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2017
  • He's had a proclivity for being in the middle of controversies.
    — Star Tribune, 29 May 2021
  • Traore displayed a proclivity to draw contact down low and get to the free-throw line, with impressive shooting form for a big man, to boot.
    — Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 2 Aug. 2022
  • The couple are especially fond of the cozy woodsy tones, which many people might paint over to suit today's proclivity for white trim.
    — Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • She may be gone, but her proclivity to turn hair into art still influences many today.
    — Sharlyn Pierre, Allure, 2 Nov. 2017
  • While people of course have different aesthetic proclivities, there are some things that are just pleasing to all of us.
    — Noor Brara, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2018
  • The 20-year-old has always had a proclivity to punch above his weight.
    — Atreya Verma, azcentral, 4 July 2018
  • Grossman’s proclivity for the clutch catch, however, is no secret to Smith and the rest of the offensive staff.
    — Evan Dudley, al, 5 Oct. 2019
  • Notice his proclivity to wear no shirt with flashy, royal attire?
    — Lawrence Ware, The Root, 16 Feb. 2018
  • Snow leopards’ proclivity for mass killing is due in large part to an unfortunate twist of evolution.
    — Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 27 July 2022
  • Edith prefers the company of women, while Henry hides his own proclivity.
    — Hamilton Cain, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2022
  • In youth, parents, teachers and friends may or may not support and encourage these proclivities.
    — Philip Chard, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2018

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