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as in courtesy
an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners
after the usual civilities, the parents and the principal had a serious talk about the boy
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as in manners
speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding
treated people from all walks of life with the same unfailing civility
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Diffusing situations While managers can be proactive in keeping employees focused on the job at hand, and creating a culture of civility and respect, there are times when political differences may nonetheless boil over.
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
Robb Report recently visited the property for an exclusive first look at the new luxury resort set within a Garden State pocket of civility, wealth, and bucolic living.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
What is disturbing is the local Moms for Liberty chapter’s lack of civility in their actions in the community and their advocacy for further divisiveness, rather than advocating for constructive, productive dialogue.
—Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Oct. 2024
After the cacophony of the Trump years, the civility of the 2024 vice presidential debate evoked an earlier era of political discourse.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
Robb Report recently visited the property for an exclusive first look at the new luxury resort set within a Garden State pocket of civility, wealth, and bucolic living.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
What is disturbing is the local Moms for Liberty chapter’s lack of civility in their actions in the community and their advocacy for further divisiveness, rather than advocating for constructive, productive dialogue.
—Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Oct. 2024
After the cacophony of the Trump years, the civility of the 2024 vice presidential debate evoked an earlier era of political discourse.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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Here are 25 places and activities that can help keep your nerves in check, courtesy of my colleague Deborah Vankin.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Another memorable part of the film is a gory zombie animation sequence courtesy of Elliott-Knowles.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during a rally with his vice presidential running mate U.S. Senator JD Vance in St. Cloud, Minnesota, U.S., July 27, 2024.Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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The light-hearted gesture brought plenty of laughs, highlighting how humor can boost morale in an office setting.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Serena & Lily Known for its easy elegance, Serena + Lily imbues kids’ bedrooms and nurseries with the spirit of a beach vacation, regardless of where they may be located.Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Her focus on creating exceptional quality handbags with powerful statements of individuality and elegance, inspired by architecture, nature, and her global travels, immediately drew attention to the luxury space.Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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For the next 40 years, not one of the seven Medal of Honor candidates cited for their gallantry in Cambodia or Laos received it.Barry Barnett, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2024
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Superheroes have long been depicted wearing capes, which symbolize gallantry and underscore the fanciful nature of the superhero genre.Greg Hanlon, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
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Immediately upon being plucked from the proverbial shadows of the backroom studio, Alessandro Michele astonished with his new Gucci, a house reawakened by an intriguing gentility rich with influences from antiquity to today’s urban culture.Bridget Foley, WWD, 27 Sep. 2024
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There's also an emphasis on productivity and navigating your life with quiet confidence and gentility.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 June 2023
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At White Castle, for example, Flippy robots have allowed employees to better focus on other aspects that improve a customer's experiences such as order accuracy and hospitality, said Jamie Richardson, the chain's vice president of marketing and public relations.Queenie Wong Los Angeles Times (TNS), arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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However, experts warn that the abrupt removal of millions of immigrants would likely lead to economic instability, particularly in industries heavily reliant on undocumented labor, such as agriculture and hospitality.Brian Bennett, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Civility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civility. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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