tactful
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Tactful, the State Clothing Trust spokesman did not suggest that modish men and women are wasting money in their striving for style and chic.
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Tactful, efficient, she was useful in coping with his famed tantrums, in keeping people out of his way when necessary.
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Tactful, he smoothed everything over by remarking that the U. S. has contributed more than any other nation to the Theatre Fund.
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Tactful emissaries scoured New Haven for young recruits.
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Tactful, if he is to meet with assistance in his difficult work, he must assume the sympathy of one seaman to another in distress.
From Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war by Bone, David W. (David William)
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