be civil

Example Sentences

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In some cases, reconciliation might be partial - being able to go to the same family functions and be civil, for example.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

They knew civil disobedience must be civil, peaceful resistance peaceful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

In other words, be civil, inform yourself, vote, help someone, speak up, take action and be your best self.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 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

Duane tried to be civil, but in truth, he felt a little spooked, so he quickened his pace more and more until soon he was running away.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el