affably
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In this book, journalist Cal Flyn asks — more affably, but with equal intensity — “What is a wilderness?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Kirk was also known for going to college campuses and speaking to students: entering the lion’s den and affably challenging audiences to “change my mind.”
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2025
"Fifteen women. Forty people in all," the officer concluded, and then, affably enough, he offered a parting, "good luck".
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2025
So over these four years of remarkable artistic growth, we can also hear the thrill of a woman shrugging off the shackles of affably feminine likability and politeness.
From New York Times ● Oct. 29, 2020
“Good night to you,” said Sir Ector affably, when the old lady recovered herself enough to drop him a curtsey.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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