niceties
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Such moments of barbed humor are infrequent in “Fatherland,” but Pawlikowski wields them like grenades, shattering the stifling niceties enveloping Thomas and Erika.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
The public remarks from the two leaders have teemed with warm words and diplomatic niceties.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Beyond diplomatic niceties and behind closed doors, Beijing will be looking for small, concrete achievements, analysts said, but will stay "realistically pragmatic" given Trump's unpredictable nature.
From Barron's ● May 8, 2026
The event, hosted by the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Assn., began politely enough, with the two candidates exchanging niceties and Raman saying she had “incredible respect” for the mayor.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
In Salinas, Olive had experienced niceties of living, the choir and vestments, Altar Guild, and bean suppers of the Episcopal church.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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