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approachable

[uh-proh-chuh-buhl] / əˈproʊ tʃə bəl /




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During his two-plus years in office, Benn became known among journalists for being incredibly polite and approachable.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Instead of working with a massive furnace, participants use small torches, making the process feel more approachable and easier to control.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

Ana Milagros, 64, who was waving a Vatican flag, said she thought the US-born pope seemed "approachable" and "very sincere".

From Barron's Jun. 7, 2026

The goal: to depict someone calm and approachable, like Mister Rogers.

From The Wall Street Journal May 31, 2026

Less physically imposing and more approachable was Astacio, one of my porters, known to everyone as Buddy.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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