statesmanlike
Example Sentences
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He was handed the captaincy of the Proteas in 1994 and his astute tactics and calm assurance gave him a statesmanlike air as he turned the team into a formidable international side.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2025
They worry about being statesmanlike or about settling scores.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2024
True to form, he is aggrieved and defiant, rather than diplomatic or statesmanlike.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2024
“That’s a very statesmanlike response, and a reason to kindle hope, if he hadn’t said it directly into a scoop of mint chip.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 28, 2024
He looked from one to another of his listeners, grave and statesmanlike.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
