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chivalrous

[shiv-uhl-ruhs] / ˈʃɪv əl rəs /


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Mr. Pence is courtly, and chivalrous perhaps to a fault.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

That's one of the things that struck me about it, this very old-timey chivalrous idea.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2024

Given his chivalrous nature, Garnett confined his combativeness during a midweek practice to an emphatic arm swing after beating Bruins center Lauren Betts with a move ending in a layup.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2024

Now, scientists have observed a pair of chivalrous birds joining the conversation.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 25, 2024

“People. Suddenly, Bone Gap is full of concerned, chivalrous types with lots of extra toilet paper. Who knew?”

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby




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