Example Sentences

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The original San Diego staging, which stressed Mexican folklore, was charming but static.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

I'm not sure if it's more alarming that he said it or that the Times and the allegedly sophisticated financial whizzes in the audience all thought it was charming and reassuring.

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2024

Matthews’ customers told The Times she was charming and knew what to say to put them at ease.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024

Dressed in pink corduroys, a black hoodie and white sneakers, he was charming and sweet, jokey one second and quietly reflective the next.

From New York Times • May 6, 2024

I replayed our encounter, only this time I was charming, confident, able to carry on a conversation that dazzled him while Maritza and her friends watched enviously.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago