pleasantry
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It’s unclear if this is a plea or a pleasantry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
In a different version of Washington — something in the ballpark of the old normal, whatever that was — the sentiment could be ignored as a boilerplate pleasantry.
From New York Times ● Nov. 13, 2019
Still, there’s no denying that there’s an undercurrent of pleasantry throughout the festival.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2019
Murray seemed embarrassed, mumbled some pleasantry, then turned away.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 6, 2019
“I beg your pardon,” offered Edna, in some em-barrassment, for she should have remembered that Mademoiselle Reisz’s avoidance of the water had furnished a theme for much pleasantry.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
Speaking Thursday night at a state dinner, Trump maintained the pleasantries and didn’t delve into the substance of earlier discussions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Together for the better part of four decades, L7 did not faff around with small talk and pleasantries: They took the stage and rocked your face off.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
He could order in French and exchange pleasantries with an elderly French waiter who seemed to live there.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
They exchanged pleasantries with Mrs. Sutherland, she departed, and the men got straight down to business.
From Slate ● Dec. 1, 2025
She’s wearing the polka-dot one-piece I helped her pick out, but she clearly doesn’t have time for pleasantries.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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