statesmanlike

Example Sentences

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He was handed the captaincy of the Proteas in 1994 and his astute tactics and calm assurance gave him a statesmanlike air as he turned the team into a formidable international side.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025

They worry about being statesmanlike or about settling scores.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2024

True to form, he is aggrieved and defiant, rather than diplomatic or statesmanlike.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2024

Analysts say Prabowo, who was previously saddled with a murky human rights record, has cultivated a more charismatic and statesmanlike image, than one of fiery, pious nationalist, to appeal to younger voters.

From Reuters • Oct. 25, 2023

“I welcome Chairman Khrushchev’s statesmanlike decision,” Kennedy announced.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin