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 embarrassment, 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
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
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
They exchanged pleasantries with Mrs. Sutherland, she departed, and the men got straight down to business.
From Slate ● Dec. 1, 2025
The list of subplots would have provided an intriguing backdrop to what are usually pre-match boardroom pleasantries, with Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan in town to make his presence felt.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2025
I’ll just rush them out the door, make clear that there’s no time for pleasantries.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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