politeness
Example Sentences
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There is a kind of professional politeness that demands we discuss each case in isolation so no one has to say aloud what the cumulative pattern reveals.
From Slate ● May 8, 2026
They’re bending traffic laws, getting impatient with pedestrians and embracing the idea that when it comes to city driving, politeness doesn’t pay: It’s every car for itself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025
But in the spirit of politeness and family unity, she acquiesces to Paul’s desire for a nice family Thanksgiving, despite their political differences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2025
As I've reported before, the fury of the Japanese negotiators during talks was noted among Washington DC diplomats accustomed to the nation's extreme politeness.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2025
For a while out of politeness the hobbits visited the Common Room in the evening and answered a good many questions.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
