niceties
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The public remarks from the two leaders have teemed with warm words and diplomatic niceties.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
There have been niceties and brownnosing, but no sanctions or threats thereof.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 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
They indicated either an ignorance or a flouting of the niceties.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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