niceties

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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

Weeks before, his predecessor, Sir Philip Barton, had worked through the formal niceties of confirming Lord Mandelson's appointment to Washington, such as writing to the King about it on the 18th of December.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

It’s easy to dismiss my concerns as an obsession with constitutional niceties that modern conditions have rendered obsolete.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

And they raised all their children not only to help those in need but also to revere culture, society, reputation, and all the niceties that came with it.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman