"Gardens are a nonconfrontational way of taking back space and using it for everyone's good."

"Be prepared to deal with it in a nonconfrontational manner."

Talk to your boss, but be sure to keep the conversation private and nonconfrontational.

He credited his nonconfrontational style helped him to hold on.

"Even us normal, nonconfrontational Connecticut people are getting fed up."

Now in his own quiet nonconfrontational way, he'll do it."

"You're going to demand that they stop wasting our time in a 'nonconfrontational' way?"

The music has a mainstream, nonconfrontational quality to it.

He knew I was fibbing but appreciated my nonconfrontational approach.

What we need to do is to find a nonconfrontational, nonthreatening solution to this problem.

Her associates say she is a skilled administrator with a nonconfrontational style.

He was one of the hardest-working, nonconfrontational guys I ever met."

"He has a way of presenting himself in a nonconfrontational manner that attracts people to him."

"It's a good way for them to meet the people in their towns in a nonconfrontational situation."

Have a nonconfrontational "monthly money date" with your husband.

Associates say he has adopted the nonconfrontational style of his Japanese bosses.

In a nonconfrontational situation your chances are much higher than before: I trust you and might err.

"Yes, someone has," Honor replied, her tone nonconfrontational but firm.

The nonconfrontational approach works well with college students.

The White House, after all, has made much of its commitment to nonconfrontational solutions to environmental problems.

The confidentiality, she added, "has allowed an open exchange of views in a nonconfrontational manner."

She said she wanted to bring her low-key, nonconfrontational style to the department.

"Yeah, me," he said to Witt, trying to keep his tone nonconfrontational.

So far, most signs point to a continuation of the nonconfrontational approach - better to do something than nothing - that has defined this administration.

"What makes it different is the nonconfrontational aspect of it.