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civility

[si-vil-i-tee] / sɪˈvɪl ɪ ti /


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It follows recent warnings from the Jo Cox Civility Commission, which called for a central unit to address the abuse faced by all politicians.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2024

In June, Mr. Ryan announced his resignation, telling employees that he planned to start the Center on Public Civility, a new project by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, where he is chairman of the board.

From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2023

Ryan will lead the newly formed nonpartisan Center on Public Civility at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, the Post said in a statement.

From Reuters • Jun. 12, 2023

Dolly Parton is the third person honored with the Bezos Family Foundation’s Courage and Civility Award, given to those who get things done with grace.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2022

Friendship cannot live with Ceremony, nor without Civility.

From A Character of King Charles the Second by Halifax, George Savile, Marquis of




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