be civil
Example Sentences
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They knew civil disobedience must be civil, peaceful resistance peaceful.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
"I'm angry, everyone is angry, but we can be civil," he said.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2025
The church takes pains to keep its official positions apolitical, and last weekend, one of its senior leaders, Dallin H. Oaks, encouraged members to be civil ahead of the November election.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2024
Perry and Butt, both Ohioans, have become close friends post college and hope they can be an example of how rivals can also be civil.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023
“First off, they agreed to be civil about arranging these weddings—no more fighting,” I tell them.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
