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civility

[si-vil-i-tee] / sɪˈvɪl ɪ ti /


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I described it as a relay race: We start with democracy and Piggy, then comes cracking of civility and Jack, then chaos with Simon, and finally war with Ralph.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Collectively, they are attacks on basic principles and norms of democracy, civility, decency, equality, fairness, and dignity that American civic life nominally rests on.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

But I would love to hear from both of you about what, if anything, that word civility means.

From Slate • May 12, 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 boy who is good at games is usually treated with great civility by the masters at an English Public School.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl




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