sweet-tempered
Example Sentences
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Baker, detectives learned, had been a sweet-tempered practitioner of Wicca, a form of nature worship that shunned violence.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025
It is also tenacious and generous, with a sweet-tempered approach to its audience interactions.
From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2022
Tour de France organizers confirmed the death Thursday in a tribute to the sweet-tempered rider known as much for his close finishes as his victories.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2022
Elizabeth, though, lives with her sweet-tempered husband Stephen, who suffers from mild but increasing dementia.
From Washington Post • Oct. 5, 2021
He was a decent, sweet-tempered fellow without any prejudice and he became like a younger brother to me.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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