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An inexperienced attack, the most docile pitch, sun burning hot enough to make statues sweat and a Pakistan captain determined to make up for 10 consecutive winless home matches.

From BBC Oct. 7, 2024

In studying the animals' impulsivity and adaptability, researchers observed that "the least bold and most docile raccoons seemed best prepared to learn" how to obtain rewards.

From Salon Oct. 2, 2022

Preliminary findings suggest that the most docile animals learned to use the testing devices more easily than bolder, more aggressive ones did, a result that has implications for our relationship with urban wildlife.

From New York Times Sep. 22, 2022

The land is "this green, gentle and most docile earth."

From The Guardian Mar. 15, 2013

But after I had been with him for a while, he was one of the most docile and nicest-acting persons that I have ever had any encounter with.

From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones



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