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Adjective
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But the Palisades fire, which destroyed thousands of homes and left 12 people dead, showed things weren’t always amiable behind the scenes.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026 -
O’Hara worked consistently across her 50-year career in both film and television, best known for playing beloved kooks and amiable wackos, though her range was boundless.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Nice girls win not by being agreeable, but by being clear.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Assistant was Anthropic’s attempt to conjure from the base model an agreeable little customer-service representative in a bow tie.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Teddy, meanwhile, has gone all in on his devotion to Jonathan, while still playing the dutiful son for Roper.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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His dutiful tone was reminiscent of a sports-team owner issuing a vote of confidence to a coach suffering through an extended losing streak.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The response to the investigation was swift and largely obliging.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Watson, who’s been transparent about his approach to a contract year, is happily obliging.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That amendment had been made a dead letter by Jim Crow state legislatures and an acquiescent Supreme Court.—
Robert D. Bland,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
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As the right rises, Trump puts enemies on notice The Trump administration’s attack on Venezuela extends its broader crusade to assemble a column of allied — or at least acquiescent — governments in Latin America, sailing with the political winds blowing in much of the region.—
Megan Janetsky,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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After implanting him with the device, a now docile Hank reveals that he's already released implanted people into the Wasteland — and that they've been given instructions.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The cutesy, docile creature that’s associated with Disney princesses and scenic woodland whimsy is inspiring the latest nail art trend.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Lord John and Claire check up on Henry (Harry Jarvis), who is doing very well, thanks to Mercy’s (Gloria Obianyo) duteous care.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
7 Dec. 2024
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The administrator in him favors the long view; the duteous building of a team over the course of years.—
John Altavilla,
courant.com,
12 May 2017
Adjective
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The audience would do well to stay attuned to this goal — and how obedient Nat is willing to be.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Intelligence Age doesn’t require obedient workers.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Placable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placable. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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