be civil

Example Sentences

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“We would like to be civil servants, soldiers, prosecutors…just like we were in Ottoman times.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

"I'm angry, everyone is angry, but we can be civil," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2025

The church takes pains to keep its official positions apolitical, and last weekend, one of its senior leaders, Dallin H. Oaks, encouraged members to be civil ahead of the November election.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2024

Clark is also arguing that the case should be civil because it was initially handled by a special-purpose grand jury.

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2023

“First off, they agreed to be civil about arranging these weddings—no more fighting,” I tell them.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper