pleasantries

Example Sentences

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Wiener said she had known Pretti for around five years and would exchange pleasantries with him over the fence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

They share coffee and pleasantries and then open proceedings; the finale of a months-long selection process.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

I was never a fan of pleasantries because they seemed like a waste of time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

We exchanged a few pleasantries as we climbed a narrow road between tall trees, he inquiring after how I had slept at the Taylors and so forth.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro