civility

Example Sentences

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By the time I arrived in Albuquerque several years on, they were past annoyed, past concern, well past neighborhood civility.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

She added: “The lead dissent ignores ordinary principles of dignity and civility and demeans this court. Neither the parties nor the panel dissent found it necessary to invoke such crude and vitriolic language.”

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

The federal government wants fliers to dress better, claiming it will bring more civility to air travel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

Still, others have praised the secretary's core message of respect and kindness, with one commenting: "I will do my small part to spread civility in my own life."

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

Elizabeth received them with all the forbearance of civility, and, at the request of the gentlemen, remained at the instrument till her ladyship’s carriage was ready to take them all home.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen