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affable

[af-uh-buhl] / ˈæf ə bəl /


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The officer wrote that the famously affable Garrett was “kind and cooperative,” and that drugs and alcohol were not a factor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

According to the affable 38-year-old, ultra-violent or supernatural stories -- from Netflix's "Stranger Things" to gaming favourite "Resident Evil" -- work as a sort of pressure valve.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

It wasn’t just her sharp comic timing and knack for uniquely memorable character work that made her stand out, but her undeniably affable presence.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

O'Neill, 73, said he had only had a "10 or 15-minute conversation" with the "affable" Nancy as the changeover took place earlier this month.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

He even got me a dog, an affable, cinnamon-colored shepherd mutt we called Rex.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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