His down-to-earth nature had been strongly underlined in 1969, when newspaper Dagbladet interviewed him at his farm while he was prime minister.

At that moment, Mr. Zacharia showed the calm detachment and easygoing, down-to-earth nature observed for 38 years by customers at his store, Zachys, in Scarsdale.

Perhaps by now you will have had sufficient personal experiences to compensate for the inevitable disappointment about the down-to-earth nature of this old knowledge.

Kusanagi is frequently portrayed in the film as contemplative and brooding, in contrast to the down-to-earth nature of her partner Batou.

Broadway seems to have been the gargoyle of choice for writers who intended to ground their stories in the real world, because of his down-to-Earth nature.

Elizabeth did not normally move in the wealthier circles of Sweet Valley, but the Morrows' down-to-earth nature won her over.

He has the same circle of friends, a down-to-earth nature and a giving heart.

His down-to-earth nature made him very easy to work with".

Now it was Spartan and functional, reflecting the down-to-earth nature of its current occupant.

Mr. Reagan is said to have appreciated Mr. Baldrige's independent spirit and down-to-earth nature.