statesmanlike

Example Sentences

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They worry about being statesmanlike or about settling scores.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2024

I understand that he was probably in shock but that moment became instantly iconic and it was anything but calm and statesmanlike.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2024

And for all the statesmanlike demeanour, Hodgson was not afraid to ditch the avuncular image and become emotional when riled, as the evidence of some spiky interviews proves.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 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