decorum
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“Let’s be respectful of the people who reside in those communities — don’t rev your engines, don’t do burnouts, try to show an element of decorum with this hobby,” he told The Times.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
"One could consider this the contemporary version of newspaper political cartoons, but there is a notable lack of decorum when it comes through official government communication channels."
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
Back then, he knew he had to eke out a mealy-mouthed apology for the sake of decorum.
From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026
He also asked everyone in the court room to "behave with decorum" and to respect the court.
From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025
He gave nickels to the children, and because of his quietness and decorum he did not disturb the patients as would have another visitor.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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