soft-spoken
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They describe Machchhar, who is in his 30s and holds more than a decade of flying experience, as a soft-spoken, helpful and "always smiling" man who has remained calm under pressure since childhood.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
The soft-spoken, mustached American shocked the world with his triumph at the road cycling World Championships in Montreal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Friends remember a soft-spoken, humble man with a gift for explaining complex ideas in a simple way and who loved to share his work.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Says the soft-spoken Cockrell of the gig: “It was pretty rocking.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
He was courteous, respectful and soft-spoken to elders, but on the playground he chose to play the roughest games.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
