decency
Example Sentences
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He told MSPs: "If Mr Findlay had a shred of decency about him, he would express his respect for the judicial system in Scotland."
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Collectively, they are attacks on basic principles and norms of democracy, civility, decency, equality, fairness, and dignity that American civic life nominally rests on.
From Salon • May 26, 2026
We should expect our leaders to serve earnestly and fulfill their responsibilities effectively, but also to demonstrate a baseline level of decency and moral virtue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
“I pray he has the decency to resign for the sake of his wife and kids,” said Alagood, adding that Swalwell must also “face the full legal consequences of his actions.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
“You didn’t even have the decency to give me the time to say good-bye to Mullah Faizullah.”
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
Vocabulary lists containing decency
Michelle Obama's Speech at the 2016 DNC
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My Brother Sam is Dead
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