courteous
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Robinson has urged his attendees not to wear masks or drink excessive alcohol, and to be "peaceful and courteous".
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
Remember to be a courteous visitor when viewing wildflowers.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
In a separate interview on Tuesday, he told RTL radio that Epstein had been "generous" and "courteous", adding: "When I meet people I don't ask to see their criminal record."
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
While we should all try to be courteous and get along, part of maturity is realizing that you won’t click with everyone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
The Frenchmen gave courteous thanks, complimented Turner on his French, then bent over the table to pack the empty bottles and glasses into the canvas bag.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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