pleasantries
Example Sentences
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Wiener said she had known Pretti for around five years and would exchange pleasantries with him over the fence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026
They exchanged pleasantries with Mrs. Sutherland, she departed, and the men got straight down to business.
From Slate ● Dec. 1, 2025
Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025
The tone between Carney and Sheinbaum on Thursday appeared much warmer, with the two exchanging gifts and later pleasantries at a joint news conference.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2025
They are silent, but not somber—they smile at the Amity they pass, inclining their heads, a few of them stopping to exchange pleasantries.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
