-ence

American  

1. a noun suffix equivalent to -ance, corresponding to the suffix -ent in adjectives: abstinence; continence; dependence; difference .

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-ence British  

suffix

1. indicating an action, state, condition, or quality

   benevolence

   residence

   patience

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Etymology

Origin of -ence

Middle English < Old French < Latin -entia, equivalent to -ent- -ent + -ia -y ³

Example Sentences

Ence told Fox News she was taken aback by the idea that someone wanted her to be a part of something so fresh and innovative like “Ultimate Tag” on FOX, hosted by the Watt brothers: J.J.,

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According to Ence, the producers also ran down the premise that she would be a “tagger” and that her only mission would be to stop the competition from reaching the finish line on an obstacle course.

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After she accepted the opportunity, Ence -- who splits her time between Northern California and Utah, where she attended the University of Utah as a dance major -- recalled being given mere hours before she needed to be in Los Angeles to begin taping the show.

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Ence went on to explain that she ran the course and was told not to leave because they were going to have a decision by the end of the day, so she went to a mall.

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Ence said through her corporate ventures, she’s been able to use all of her skills as an athlete and businesswoman to develop strong relationships that have helped her in her career, and also takes the Dolly Parton approach of learning when to speak up and when to learn the game.

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