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
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
In that sense, a generally affable comedian like Jo Koy seemed like an apt choice to host the Golden Globes in 2024.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
Here, it said, wearing a kid grin, was a very personable character, clean-cut, affable, a fellow any man might trust to shave him.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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