even tenor
Example Sentences
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Walter George enjoys his role as the most powerful member of the 84th, and he has been able to maintain the even tenor of his ways.
From Time Magazine Archive
One of the reasons that this whole episode sort of disturbed the even tenor of my ways was that I thought: 'Well, now.
From Time Magazine Archive
He would deny its very existence, or that of any other emotion that might upset the even tenor of his days.
From Time Magazine Archive
Michael Bartlett, whose even tenor was a mainstay of Princeton Triangle shows 13 years back, sings with as much grace and gusto as pretty Kitty Carlisle.
From Time Magazine Archive
Yes, if he hadn't staggered humanity, the editor had certainly set excitement blazing in hundreds of young feminine hearts, and upset the even tenor of as many homes.
From The Way of the Strong by Cullum, Ridgwell
