pleasantries

Example Sentences

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Twenty years ago, founders proudly eschewed fashion and decorum, too busy writing code and devising a new world order to bother with pleasantries, like basic manners and French cuffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The leaders chatted for 10 minutes, exchanging pleasantries and praising each other’s strength.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

As years go by, more and more of our verbal interaction has taken the form of extended pleasantries.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

Members of Congress filed in for a joint session, exchanged pleasantries, and settled into their roles.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2025

After an initial exchange of pleasantries, Farmer’s voice had changed.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French