pleasantries
Example Sentences
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Together for the better part of four decades, L7 did not faff around with small talk and pleasantries: They took the stage and rocked your face off.
From Salon β Jul. 21, 2026
The leaders chatted for 10 minutes, exchanging pleasantries and praising each other’s strength.
From The Wall Street Journal β Dec. 24, 2025
They exchanged pleasantries with Mrs. Sutherland, she departed, and the men got straight down to business.
From Slate β Dec. 1, 2025
The list of subplots would have provided an intriguing backdrop to what are usually pre-match boardroom pleasantries, with Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan in town to make his presence felt.
From BBC β Aug. 25, 2025
I wanted to get the pleasantries out of the way.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
