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teacherly

[tee-cher-lee] / ˈti tʃər li /


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And although her thorough approach and teacherly voice make her a friend to novices, even experienced cooks can pick up a trick or two.

From Washington Post Dec. 9, 2019

With each experiment, Melvin Inojosa, 29, dressed in teacherly khakis and a bright blue collared golf shirt, bounded between lab tables, sinks, a whiteboard and his desk, exclaiming “Optics!”

From The Guardian Sep. 5, 2018

And his voice — mellifluous, clear, teacherly but never overbearing — was seemingly everywhere.

From New York Times Dec. 31, 2014

Mr. Batiste seems more teacherly, but they are both complicated machines of American musical history, and they won’t rest until they’ve won you.

From New York Times Aug. 5, 2013

So now I’m blushing and trying to bullshit my way through it, and judging by her twisty, teacherly frown, I don’t think it’s going very well.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli




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