propriety

Example Sentences

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For the sake of propriety — Paley was one of the 20th century’s most powerful media paschas — his indiscretions were kept quiet.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

When asked by ABC News’ Mary Bruce about the propriety of hosting the prince, the president blithely dismissed the concern.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025

And once that line of propriety has been moved, there’s no nudging it back.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2024

She did not tell the government's propriety and ethics team about it when she became a member of the cabinet after Labour won July's general election.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2024

She protested and Mack and the boys, outraged at this breach of propriety, threw him out quickly and without breaking anything.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck