decorum
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During Kelly’s time at Fox, Republican leaders still tended toward a common standard of decorum.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
Such questions would have constituted a serious breach in human decorum.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Live tennis and live golf offer details that can’t be captured on television, but there are rules of decorum and big potential for monotony.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
Perhaps like never before the authorities need to consider fan behaviour at major events to ensure the Royal and Ancient game continues to be played with the decorum it deserves.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026
When she took off her coat, Mrs. Attison and her sixth sense of decorum caught sight of Aileen’s dress from across the room.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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