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affable

[af-uh-buhl] / ˈæf ə bəl /


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All of the Knicks are affable like this.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Aspiring to emulate a talkshow host who has a reputation for being affable rather than for setting pulses racing is perhaps an unusual ambition for a gaming studio.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

When the affable, athletic Duvall was nearly kicked out of college for poor grades, administrators summoned his parents for an emergency meeting.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Bast’s normally affable expression sharpened into a glare.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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