politesse
Example Sentences
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But Lorraine's politesse has limits, as a pair of Minnesota’s finest find when they pay a visit to her office to inquire about her daughter-in-law’s connection to a North Dakota crime.
From Salon ● Nov. 29, 2023
"What a lovely evening" commented the former hellraiser, a model of politesse.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2023
She’s an admirer of 19-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg, whose harsh criticism of world leaders’ slowness in reducing carbon emissions is a contrast to Goodall’s own calm politesse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2022
Mr. Camp, the landscaper, maintains a friendly politesse with the Jacobses, and said that as bountiful as their garden was, lawns like his involve far less work.
From New York Times ● Dec. 3, 2021
Too much politesse, however, might poison a womans prospects for advancement.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
