flattering
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The Times’ obituary was as flattering as most: “We have public men who might well copy in some measure the pose of mind, the calm dignity, the graceful honesty and gentle manliness of Romualdo Pacheco.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Slow Horses star Jack Lowden has described the speculation he could be the next James Bond as "flattering".
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
This is why the sight of empty seats in high school gymnasiums and muted cable coverage that tell a less flattering story cuts so deeply.
From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2026
In the absence of information, you’ll likely choose the most flattering answer.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
It also gave a history of the match—before, during, and after—and was not particularly flattering to Bobby.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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