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Those who knew Bemnet Deresse and sisters, Eden and Feven Adugna, say the three were polite, well-mannered and hard-working.—Brenda Ordonez, Fox 19 Cincinnati, 3 Sep. 2025 Otherwise, Herb’s a super guy, very nice and well-mannered.—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025 Here, the car continues to be well-mannered, though the occasional dab for power triggers an overeager automatic into dropping a gear or two, sending the V12 into a fury.—Alex Kalogiannis, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025 Why do otherwise well-mannered people think open-mouth chewing is socially acceptable?—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 20 July 2025 On the surface, having a kind, well-mannered child might seem like every parent’s dream.—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 7 July 2025 Teachers later confirmed that the well-mannered youngster was a solid student in addition to his exceptional football abilities.—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 2 June 2025 Ray Ray is well-mannered in the home and is fully potty trained.—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 24 May 2025 The resulting design delights its owners and at the same time blends in with the contours and colors of the hilly terrain, making the house a well-mannered presence in its prominent location.—Jim Cappuccino, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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