decency

Example Sentences

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It’s pathetic, dangerous, and shows a total lack of respect for boundaries, safety, and basic human decency.”

From Los Angeles Times

"She was determined that all victims should be treated with compassion, decency and respect - and she consistently led by example," her office said.

From BBC

He “occupies a powerful public office that requires decency and discipline,” Gibson said of Dow.

From Los Angeles Times

"A lack of experience and probably a lack of human decency has led them to behave in this manner," he said.

From BBC

In other words, what Johnny Cash lacked in chicness he more than made up for with principled decency.

From The Wall Street Journal