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civility

noun as in niceness

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The president has called for civility and dialogue, while panels and town halls are being organized to discuss immigration, labor rights, and political expression in constructive ways.

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“I’m trying to call that out,” Newsom said, adding that in a normal political climate, leaders should model civility and respect.

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Yale has a proud legacy of addressing events of the day and defending the principles of civility in a free society.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called the comments “unacceptable” and “dangerous,” while Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said they erode trust and civility in public discourse.

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At the moment, hopes are high for a return to civility in public life.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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