civility

His covert operation to sneak within the city walls was a betrayal of bedrock beliefs about honor and civility, a shameful act that brought humanity into a darker age.

From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026

“We’ve seen an uptick in, maybe, a degradation of civility in the airspace,” Duffy said at Newark Liberty International Airport in late November.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026

But to me, Dahlia, the real issue about civility isn’t just judge to judge.

From Slate ● May 12, 2026

Vorderman's radio show was not on the "flagship" list and the issue with her posts was to do with civility, rather than impartiality.

From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026

Freedom without civility, freedom without the ability to live in peace, was not true freedom at all.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

“No one looks at you, no one assesses you. It lifts the tiny anvil of self-consciousness. You can go anywhere, unimpeded by the microaggressions of strangers, the obligatory, waterlogged civilities of friends and acquaintances.”

From Washington Post ● Sep. 14, 2022

We count on mutual adherence to certain civilities and limits.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 6, 2018

Begin to focus and gain ground on what is required which is political reconciliation and a return to civilities.

From New York Times ● Mar. 10, 2018

David knows how to restrain himself, to conform to the little lies and surface civilities that allow society to function.

From The Guardian ● Jun. 25, 2010

They were soon gone again, rising from their seats with an activity which took their brother by surprise, and hurrying off as if eager to escape from Mrs. Bennet’s civilities.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen