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docility

[do-sil-i-tee, doh-] / dɒˈsɪl ɪ ti, doʊ- /




























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Every expression is judged through a gaze that demands docility.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

But in between docility and pugnacity lies the pathway to effective debate moderation, and I thought Muir and Davis did a fine job walking that road on Tuesday night.

From Slate • Sep. 11, 2024

Breeders also value posture, hoof solidity, docility, maternal ability and beauty.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

We were selecting dogs for docility and tameness, but these traits were genetically linked to the tail-wagging behavior.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 16, 2024

He looked at her carefully, but he was no match for the bland and vacuous docility Lyra could command when she wanted to; and finally he nodded and went back to his newspaper.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman




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