decorum
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But over the years, Fairhope, a city of about 23,000, seemed to be one of those rare places where there was still some decorum in politics.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
Live tennis and live golf offer details that can’t be captured on television, but there are rules of decorum and big potential for monotony.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
Even if tiny mics are a trend that’s crossed over from influencer culture, they’ve become yet another obnoxious staple of the film industry that favors a viewer’s pleasure over decorum.
From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026
Japan's emperor is generally treated with hushed reverence, but one man stripped away all decorum -- quite literally -- during a New Year's event on Friday, local media reported.
From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026
But everything there is to say about style has to do with decorum.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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