civility

Example Sentences

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By the time I arrived in Albuquerque several years on, they were past annoyed, past concern, well past neighborhood civility.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

She added: “The lead dissent ignores ordinary principles of dignity and civility and demeans this court. Neither the parties nor the panel dissent found it necessary to invoke such crude and vitriolic language.”

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Vorderman's radio show was not on the "flagship" list and the issue with her posts was to do with civility, rather than impartiality.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

A good teacher will insist on civility but will respect the right of students to challenge dominant ideas and dissent from them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

They had received a wire from London, in answer to Lord Godalming’s telegraphed request, asking us to show them any civility in their power.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker