propriety

Example Sentences

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

From Salon

If there were any doubt left, the painful images of the White House literally being torn down have made it crystal clear: The president is not the least concerned about the pretense of propriety.

From Salon

“Reasonable minds will disagree about the propriety of the President’s National Guard deployment in Portland,” Nelson wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

"There was a collective failure to exercise ethical judgment about the purpose of undercover policing and the propriety of reporting on family justice campaigns," he said.

From BBC

Yesterday’s countesses lacked those freedoms and were bound to serve as propriety’s standard bearers.

From Salon