good-naturedly
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For this is the very first full-length photo of the politician already renowned for his towering height—and for good-naturedly boasting about it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
It does not feel like that level of claustrophobia will be part of this week, but the fans on the practice days have been good-naturedly engaging in the 'phoney war'.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2025
But Connor himself is human, with highs and lows, as much as he good-naturedly embodies Nick for several months each year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2024
The Louisiana native took Thomas’ gleeful shaming good-naturedly on social media this week and again after his landmark round.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2024
“Of course it wasn’t bad for you, Miss Straight As,” Teresa said good-naturedly, as she put her hand on top of the younger girl’s head.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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