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affable

[af-uh-buhl] / ˈæf ə bəl /


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But as affable as this group seems, they aren’t considering anyone but themselves.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

An affable, hyper-knowledgeable proprietor in his early 30s, Richardson repairs and resells analog music technology from the 1980s or earlier.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

As captured here, its members do seem quite rational, not to mention affable and easygoing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

According to the affable 38-year-old, ultra-violent or supernatural stories -- from Netflix's "Stranger Things" to gaming favourite "Resident Evil" -- work as a sort of pressure valve.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

“Some do that,” she says, her tone almost affable now, though distanced; it’s as if we’re considering a choice of nail polish.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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