affable
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Of course there was the spiritual talisman: late broadcaster Bob Uecker, a native Milwaukeean who followed his pedestrian playing career with a legendary run as the affable chorus in the booth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
When the boyish, affable congressman became the first Latino lawmaker appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee in his second term, national outlets took notice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
With unruly hair, round glasses, an affable demeanor and a taste for V-neck sweaters, Amodei is worlds away from the corporate executive archetype -- and seems to be motivated by something his peers are not.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
As the first mayor of Greater Manchester, he built a powerful political brand - affable, down-to-earth and, above all, proudly Northern.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Just once, I’d like her to be even the slightest bit affable.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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