be civil
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In some cases, reconciliation might be partial - being able to go to the same family functions and be civil, for example.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2026
He tries to be civil, but he’s organically obnoxious.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2025
The church takes pains to keep its official positions apolitical, and last weekend, one of its senior leaders, Dallin H. Oaks, encouraged members to be civil ahead of the November election.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2024
As a decades long trial veteran, I can report that there are certain key courtroom realities that exist whether the case be civil or criminal, federal or state.
From Slate ● Jan. 26, 2024
“First off, they agreed to be civil about arranging these weddings—no more fighting,” I tell them.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
