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How to use the word demeanor in a Sentence?

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She made cooking accessible to the masses, taught viewers simple solutions on how to improve their lives and coaxed great stories out of celebrity guests with her relatable down-to-earth demeanor.

Steve LoCascio

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I don’t know who this guy was, but it’s not Austin Butler. It’s not Elvis, his voice is different, his look is different. Everything about his demeanor is terrifying.

Dave Bautista

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Particularly when somebody's in prison for a long time, the rehabilitation services you have available there, employment opportunities like work release or even within the facility, the types of activities the person is engaged in on a daily basis, are going to instill prosocial behaviors while they are inside so that when they come outside, that is part of their demeanor, the work we do to build those pathways back to them is the important work to be done.

Jeffrey Coots

Found on CNN
1 year ago

She was outgoing and nice, she didn’t have any type of violent demeanor whatsoever. That’s why it’s kind of shocking.

Dave Allen

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

My mom just started to break down. She started crying. ... Her whole demeanor changed. Her energy changed, Her shoulders changed, and she told me the truth.

Tony Valdovinos

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I honestly think it shows a little bit of both: I think it shows firstly he is in control but also, yes, he’s losing control, in these videos being put out online of his different speeches, his demeanor is different, and his tone his more harsh – his messaging is becoming shriller and shriller.

Alexis Mrachek

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

I really just like the way he carries himself, just his demeanor, I feel like his presence — he’s confident when he talks, he knows what he wants to do, he has a plan set in stone, and I ’m just ready to lead with him and just get ready for next year.

Justin Fields

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

At no time did counselors believe the student might harm others based on his behavior, responses and demeanor, which appeared calm.

Tim Throne

Found on CNN
2 years ago

Even within the branch of Christian Apologetics at Biola University, there's huge differences even within the Christian world about how people approach their task in terms of what positions they might argue for, in terms of the demeanor that people take and their goals in doing it.

Sean McDowell

Found on CNN
2 years ago

She had a poised and patient demeanor, she really sets an example that's relevant today that collaboration and census building and reasoning with professional dialogue is a way to move agendas forward.

Nancy Lohman

Found on CNN
2 years ago

Any pro would have a challenge with nearly 550 members, but Gene was beloved, he not only attended to the members, but took care of the members’ guests. If you are going to create a demeanor for a golf professional, who has to deal with so many different personalities, Gene would be where you want to start.

Brian Panosian

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

To me it’s important to have a president of the United States that’s of good character and it soon became evident after he became president that he was going to do things his way and it didn’t matter if he was rude to people, disrespectful to people, although there were many things he did as president that I thought were good things, in my mind it didn’t overcome his demeanor and his character.

Sandy Orth

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

He always has a chill demeanor, it’s like having one of my better friends as the head coach. That’s the best thing about him, he’s wide open. He allows you to speak up. That goes a long way with players in this league.

Marcus Morris

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

As the case went on Derek Chauvin demeanor kind of changed to more of a confused look as this isn't how it's supposed to go, i didn't see any remorse.

George Floyd

Found on CNN
2 years ago

I will tell you sitting in that committee room... I felt exposed, not terribly safe, and unsure what this gentleman was going to do given his demeanor.

Rebecca Millett

Found on CNN
3 years ago

Instead of that same resource officer who had helped before, they sent Reynaldo Contreras, the officer had a hostile demeanor and was not prepared to deal with a mental health crisis ... [the incident] continued to escalate. [Warren] was within his rights to reject the services of this law enforcement officer.

Lee Merritt

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

Instead of that same resource officer who had helped before, they sent Reynaldo Contreras, the officer had a hostile demeanor and was not prepared to deal with a mental health crisis ... (the incident) continued to escalate. (Warren) was within his rights to reject the services of this law enforcement officer.

Lee Merritt

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

Visitor restrictions have been put in place at communities across our state as a safety measure, aimed at protecting the vulnerable population we serve. But it has been hard on families and residents alike, so we felt creative solutions were necessary, especially in the case of Mary and Steve, we are happy to report that Mary is off to a great start in her new role, and we are excited to see the positive changes in Steve's demeanor as well.

Kelley Withrow

Found on CNN
3 years ago

It is a very serious situation, when you see The President up there and The President demeanor the last couple of days, that's not necessarily how The President always is.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

Found on CNN
4 years ago

My favorite thing about Max is Jennifer Lopez sense of humor and Jennifer Lopez incredible vocabulary. Also your big heart, my favorite thing about Jennifer Lopez is her joyful demeanor -- shes always happy -- and her artistic qualities, and I love to hear her sing.

Jennifer Lopez

Found on FOX News
4 years ago

Its his body demeanor and the way hes attacking the defense, those guys know the difference between how a guy is going to( practice). Either were thudding up and theyre wrapping up and then when they see him start getting lower and accelerating toward them, they know, OK, hes looking to do some damage here.

Adam Gase

Found on FOX News
4 years ago

He was subpoenaed obviously and he's made it clear that's why he will be there, other than that, any information on his demeanor and tone will have to wait until Wednesday.

Jim Popkin

Found on CNN
4 years ago

People would lie less if they could only remember how difficult it is to live with the lie. There is one exception – narcissistic people live in a lie and therefore have no conscious of guilt regarding the consequences of their dishonest demeanor.

RJ Intindola

added by RJ Intindola
4 years ago

I saw somebody who was very angry, who was very nervous, and I saw rage that a lot of people said,' well of course you're going to see rage he's being falsely accused,' but it is at all times you're to acquit yourself with a demeanor that's becoming of Supreme Court.

Heidi Heitkamp

Found on CNN
5 years ago

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