decorum
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It is odd that, all of a sudden, they’re worried about decorum.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
There is a brief address from management reminding diners of the "charter" committing them to behave with respect and decorum, and then the fun begins.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Judges are expected to behave with decorum while on the bench, but the profession doesn’t demand that they forfeit free-speech rights in retirement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
During Kelly’s time at Fox, Republican leaders still tended toward a common standard of decorum.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
Then another woman came over and gave us this long lecture about the word "decorum."
From "Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman
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