chivalrously
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Afterward both coach and quarterback chivalrously protected each other by taking responsibility for the debacle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
They did note that she missed an arm pass, which Derek chivalrously blamed on his jacket.
From Time ● Mar. 25, 2014
The countess stayed seated, but her gentleman companion chivalrously rose in his tuxedo to receive us.
From New York Times ● Feb. 14, 2014
With nine runs needed Hassett, "like a gallant opponent who chivalrously chose to be the first to present the laurel wreath", bowled himself, for the first time in the series.
From The Guardian ● May 20, 2013
As the chant ceased, St. James chivalrously made way for the Virgen del Pilar, a slender figure of pure gold poised on an azure tabernacle, to mount the steps before him.
From Spanish Highways and Byways by Katharine Lee Bates
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