civility

His covert operation to sneak within the city walls was a betrayal of bedrock beliefs about honor and civility, a shameful act that brought humanity into a darker age.

From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026

I described it as a relay race: We start with democracy and Piggy, then comes cracking of civility and Jack, then chaos with Simon, and finally war with Ralph.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

Some staff described concerns about a lack of "civility" between different teams working under stress, and managers who lacked awareness of "the reality of daily pressures".

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

But I would love to hear from both of you about what, if anything, that word civility means.

From Slate ● May 12, 2026

Unused to such civility, I let him get a dozen paces down the road before I thought to reply.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood

Furthermore, the panel ignored half a century of declining institutional civilities.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 21, 2020

We count on mutual adherence to certain civilities and limits.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 6, 2018

And a small diesel generator permits some civilities, like satellite Internet, allowing us to share our adventures in learning.

From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2012

David knows how to restrain himself, to conform to the little lies and surface civilities that allow society to function.

From The Guardian ● Jun. 25, 2010

They were soon gone again, rising from their seats with an activity which took their brother by surprise, and hurrying off as if eager to escape from Mrs. Bennet’s civilities.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen