manner

Example Sentences

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James was whip-smart, meticulous in manner and dress, effortlessly charming.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

"Instead, his manner throughout the evaluation, back then, as well as earlier in the year, was almost like we were having lunch at his country club. There was no sense of alarm or distress."

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The judge concluded that records supplied by the Defense Department, which calls itself the Department of War, show it “designated Anthropic as a supply chain risk because of its ‘hostile manner through the press.’”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"I guess it depends on the individual, whether he wants to express himself in that manner," says Rick.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“Miss van Veen,” Father said in his old-fashioned manner, “allow me to present to you our son, Willem. Willem, this is the young lady of whose talent and kindness you have heard us speak.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom