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Though he bridled against the genteel expectations of his upbringing, he was popular and effortlessly debonair.

Alice wants to organize a march in Washington D.C. to force the president’s reluctant hand, but Carrie prefers a more genteel strategy.

It will be interesting to see how Venkatesham's elevation, given his genteel and friendly personality, changes the dynamics between Tottenham and their rivals at boardroom level.

“The Aviator and the Showman” is a lavish, layered narrative, a primer on early aviation and the transition of publishing from genteel carriage trade to an industry increasingly reliant on blockbusters.

He embarrassed the more genteel of his countrymen by bragging about his Open victories in the presence of Vardon.