even-tempered
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He told the world, and himself, that he was a rational, even-tempered man.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Despite her occupation, Marge embodies the spirit of “Minnesota nice” — the phrase used to describe the overly polite, friendly and even-tempered manner of Minnesota residents.
From Salon ● Feb. 7, 2026
Initially seen as meek and even-tempered, the layers have been pulled back to show something different.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2025
Long gone are the extravagancies of Granit Xhaka, in exchange for a far more acceptable and even-tempered Rice, who is a far better footballer anyway.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2024
He was an even-tempered, soft-spoken, and mature grandmaster who represented the old guard, and over a lifetime of tournament warfare he’d played many of the game’s legendary figures.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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