courteous
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Robinson has urged his attendees not to wear masks or drink excessive alcohol, and to be "peaceful and courteous".
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
Remember to be a courteous visitor when viewing wildflowers.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
In a separate interview on Tuesday, he told RTL radio that Epstein had been "generous" and "courteous", adding: "When I meet people I don't ask to see their criminal record."
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
"It's a perfect, simple, sober homage" to not only a talented artist but a "courteous, splendidly refined" person, said Giulia Carraro, 75, a former personal assistant who moved in his circle.
From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026
Mrs. Olinski thought, when people come to tea, they are courteous.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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