courteous
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Remember to be a courteous visitor when viewing wildflowers.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Bridger was described by those who knew him as "always confident, courteous and charming" but when police seized his computer, a sordid secret was revealed.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
"It's a perfect, simple, sober homage" to not only a talented artist but a "courteous, splendidly refined" person, said Giulia Carraro, 75, a former personal assistant who moved in his circle.
From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026
Our quiz said the most courteous thing to do is to keep them on even if it isn’t required.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025
Some time ago William had arrived, offered his usual courteous greetings to the women, and then, instead of taking his place by the fireside, had astounded her by knocking boldly on the company room door.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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