decency
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Through all of the murky questions about the differences between power and glory, decency and impropriety, De Palma lands on a remarkable base of human connection that elevates “Blow Out” beyond the average thriller.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
First, he argues that using evolving standards of decency could now lead to a different conclusion from the one the Supreme Court reached back when Kennedy was decided.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
And yet as cynical and beaten-down as the film’s viewpoint can often be, there is still a spark of decency and perseverance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
"This is about showing respect and decency for those who chose to travel to the EU, and safeguarding our reputation as a welcoming and efficient destination."
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
I wonder what kind of miracle we could work with a week’s decency.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
It’s all rather consoling in an era where . . . well, we shouldn’t ever take such decencies for granted.
From Washington Post ● May 23, 2019
By refusing to recognize the virtues of others, or even to observe the ordinary decencies, he succeeds only in diminishing himself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2018
Ebola is a terrible disease that is taking a horrendous toll on countries already devastated by war and decencies of corruption and poverty.
From New York Times ● Sep. 12, 2014
We don’t like sanctimony, nor do we like meeting people who think they are too good to observe the proprieties of common decencies.
From Time ● Feb. 2, 2012
Even in the midst of war, certain decencies needed to be observed.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
Vocabulary lists containing decency
Michelle Obama's Speech at the 2016 DNC
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My Brother Sam is Dead
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