sweet-tempered
Example Sentences
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Baker, detectives learned, had been a sweet-tempered practitioner of Wicca, a form of nature worship that shunned violence.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025
Tour de France organizers confirmed the death Thursday in a tribute to the sweet-tempered rider known as much for his close finishes as his victories.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2022
The first, Feels Good Man, tracks Pepe’s journey to notoriety from the point of view of its creator, Matt Furie, a sweet-tempered, somewhat credulous California-based illustrator.
From The Guardian • Sep. 25, 2020
Based on three linked stories by John Green, Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle, this winningly sweet-tempered movie is about what happens when teenagers trying to play it cool finally let down their guard.
From New York Times • Nov. 27, 2019
I made a vow right then and there, before sweet-tempered Lucky Pete and my Heavenly Maker, that I would do everything in my power to stop wicked little Flora Maroney before it was too late.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
