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trainability

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Recent Examples of trainability And no, the director didn’t choose an Afghan hound for its reputation for trainability but its aesthetics, its look. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026 This breed is known for an athleticism that's on par with its agility, trainability and intelligence. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 July 2026 The breed falls on the higher end of the trainability spectrum, with the AKC describing them as fairly eager to please handlers. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026 Smaller than the German shepherd and the Belgian Malinois, the Dutch shepherd is used in police and military work because of its athleticism, trainability and strong work ethic. — Aditya Simha, The Conversation, 7 May 2026 Narrowing down the dogs fit for the spotlight wasn’t easy, but Bernie and Pippin stood out for their skill, trainability and stage presence, according to Tim Orr, the producing artistic director of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. — Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026 Herding and retriever breeds tend to score higher on trainability due to their history of working closely with humans, while scent hounds are often more independent and scent-driven. — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 Animal behavioralists from the Royal Veterinary College used an industry standard review called the Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ), to collect data on behavioral traits such as aggression, excitability, and trainability. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026 Mixed-breed dogs scored higher on fear, attention and aggression than purebreds, though not on trainability. — New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025

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The engine can emphasize tractability at lower revs, then switch to a more aggressive valve profile higher up the rev range.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of tractability

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Even a few responses from organizations that broadly agree with tighter CFTC rules, including a letter from trading firm Susquehanna International Group, suggest order-book subordination is too onerous.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Rodríguez insists that Venezuela’s new relationship with the US is based on diplomatic and commercial cooperation and isn’t a matter of subordination or foreign interference.

— Anabella González, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

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