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gentlemanly

[jen-tl-muhn-lee] / ˈdʒɛn tl mən li /


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Fraternities value scholarship, gentlemanly conduct and loyal brotherhood.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Larson, for his part, has reacted to his defeat with a gentlemanly call for all Democrats to come together to defeat Trump.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

When George Templeton Strong, a prominent Wall Street attorney, died at 55 in 1875, the New York Tribune’s obituary dutifully listed his gentlemanly contributions to the cultural life of his city.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026

His gentlemanly ways were both deplored and adored in equal measure.

From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2024

“How gentlemanly of you,” I said as we hurried onto the sidewalk.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros


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