Mild-mannered

Mild-mannered Japanese are increasingly reaching their limit for good reason.

David Wagner: Report From Tokyo: A 'Japan Spring'? David Wagner 2011

Mild-mannered Japanese are increasingly reaching their limit for good reason.

David Wagner: Report From Tokyo: A 'Japan Spring'? David Wagner 2011

Mild-mannered Mr. Papandreou, whose outlook was influenced by the American counterculture of his youth, once told his brother Nick that if he could take time off from Greek politics, he'd like to broker peace in an international crisis spot—or go hitchhiking with a guitar on his back.

Frenemies: Two Greek Rivals Hold Nation's Fate in Balance Marcus Walker 2011

Mild-mannered people, as it turned out, also harbor monsters in the recesses of their minds.

Dreamseller: The Calling Augusto Cury 2011

Mild-mannered Clark Kent, reporter for the Daily Planet, is a relatable Everyman, but when he removes his trademark glasses he becomes Superman, the last son of Krypton and orphan heir to a magnificent alien lineage.

100 Greatest Fictional Characters #2: Superman | Fandomania 2009

Mild-mannered Matthew is on a jihad against Gentle Ben. rapier says:

Matthew Yglesias » Excess Reserves 2010

Mild-mannered Martin (Matthew Cottle) and his efficient sister Hilda (Alexandra Mathie) have moved into the Bluebell Hill development, just a field away from a housing estate.

Fern Siegel: Stage Door: Neighborhood Watch, James Barbour, Cirque Shanghai Fern Siegel 2011

Mild-mannered Frank Frank Hvam hauls his pregnant girlfriend's 12-year-old son Bo along for manly bonding on a canoe trip, hoping to prove he's good father material.

Repertory Film: A Final Festival Feast Steve Dollar 2011

Mild-mannered Martin (Matthew Cottle) and his efficient sister Hilda (Alexandra Mathie) have moved into the Bluebell Hill development, just a field away from a housing estate.

Fern Siegel: Stage Door: Neighborhood Watch, James Barbour, Cirque Shanghai Fern Siegel 2011

Mild-mannered Donald may be, but as he so ably illustrated at last year's Ryder Cup in Wales – where he was the star man of the European team – he is something of matchplay specialist.

Cruel hand Luke Donald ends Matteo Manassero's dream run 2011