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Recent Examples of mannered
Just behind her in a recent poll is Kenyan McDuffie, a mild-mannered lawyer who served, without much fanfare, on the city council from 2012 until January.
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Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
New polls show the mild-mannered former LA congressman leading the governor’s race just days before Tuesday’s primary.
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Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
The unassuming, mild-mannered comedian has become one of the most popular live acts in the country, regularly selling out arenas.
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
This development forcibly ejects the mild-mannered mammal into both his parents’ den and the wild — literally — world of dating, where smelling suitors’ pee takes the place of an app profile.
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Alison Herman,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
New polls show the mild-mannered former LA congressman leading the governor’s race just days before Tuesday’s primary.
—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
The unassuming, mild-mannered comedian has become one of the most popular live acts in the country, regularly selling out arenas.
—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
This development forcibly ejects the mild-mannered mammal into both his parents’ den and the wild — literally — world of dating, where smelling suitors’ pee takes the place of an app profile.
—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mannered
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But outside experts and Ukrainian soldiers who spoke to CNN say Russia’s claims of advancement are exaggerated and come as the Kremlin is likely trying to project a narrative of success to counter the impact of recent Ukrainian strikes inside Russia.
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According to Nahmias, the low-top shoe’s design is meant to capture the mountainous ranges that meet the water throughout California and features an upper inspired by a popular skate shoe paired with an exaggerated sole made of lightweight materials.
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The 101 recipes are chef-smart without being pretentious or complicated.
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But there’s much to like here — from the two leads, the numerous Bay Area shots (the Golden Gate Bridge should get a supporting actor credit), Nick Offerman as a pretentious, cruel chef and Lukas Gage as a clueless cretin love interest/coworker.
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The showy, low-maintenance shrub is resistant to pests and diseases and thrives in partial sun to partial shade.
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Hibiscus plants add tropical flair to summer gardens with their large, showy flowers and glossy green foliage.
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Even after extensive engineering, Coach Eve would take about three seconds to reply to a question—a delay users felt was uncomfortable and unnatural.
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His speech was an unnatural blur.
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The root of this dysfunction goes back to Greenspan and his studied incoherence.
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One hopes that Sean has learned his lesson about settling into a couple too quickly, because later in the day, Kenzie is pulled for a chat by our resident Lothario, Gabriel — which Bea observes with studied disinterest.
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Each composition, cut, and camera move is expressive and carefully selected, and the lighting by cinematographer Ellen Kuras is beautiful without feeling self-conscious or showy.
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And somewhere in South End, a Patagonia vest just got a little self-conscious.
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Edgar Guerrero was one of the many with the flamboyant headgear.
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The 44-year-old wore the deep green velvet robe and black hat trimmed with flamboyant white ostrich feathers while attending the service alongside other senior royals.
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Kainerugaba’s associates describe him as a dedicated military officer who often eschews ostentatious displays of wealth.
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Decorated with cool gray tones, marble and leather accents, and crisp white bedding, the rooms feel upscale but not ostentatious.
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“Mannered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mannered. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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