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decency

[dee-suhn-see] / ˈdi sən si /


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He added Digwa "was afforded decency" and "we understand, he was never handcuffed at all".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

It made him aware of “the fragility of civilized life” and inspired “gratitude for the decency and work ethic of the police.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

After all, a decade of escalation has made each individual retreat from baseline decency seem remarkable by contrast.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

The commission sets rules for disclosing sponsors, emergency broadcasts, and content regarding obscenity and decency.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Afterwards, he knew for certain now, it was to be the destiny of his life to deal with every way of twisting decency by threats of Power.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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