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genteel

[jen-teel] / dʒɛnˈtil /


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After all, focusing resources elsewhere and letting CBS News continue its genteel decline would be sorely tempting.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

He has little of Karp’s genteel bedside manner or public profile and is known instead for an unforgiving style and hard-driving perfectionism.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 6, 2026

This is simply Sheridan’s pitch for escaping New York, but in a genteel manner.

From Salon Mar. 23, 2026

The winner Talarico, who has a Master of Divinity degree from a Christian seminary, offered a more genteel approach.

From BBC Mar. 4, 2026

Then I took a half step backward and made a genteel three-quarter bow.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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