affable
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Fine art and pounding an opponent in the Octagon may not seem obvious companions, but the affable Hill sees similarities.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
But when it goes away, so do our nightly doses of Colbert’s affable clowning, the kind that irritates thin-skinned despots in a way other comics can’t quite match.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
Aspiring to emulate a talkshow host who has a reputation for being affable rather than for setting pulses racing is perhaps an unusual ambition for a gaming studio.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
An affable, hyper-knowledgeable proprietor in his early 30s, Richardson repairs and resells analog music technology from the 1980s or earlier.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
Even Polly seemed impressed, for he called her a good girl, blessed her buttons, and begged her to “come and take a walk, dear”, in his most affable tone.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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