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Adjective
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That’s not, and shouldn’t be, an activity given kid-glove treatment.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
5 Mar. 2025 -
That’s not, and shouldn’t be, an activity given kid-glove treatment.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Rather, more parents should welcome, rather than react defensively, when another parent steps in to support your efforts to teach your kids courteous manners.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2025
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Described as courteous, hard-working, and helpful who doesn't take the spotlight and does the right things.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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If this were a civil case, the parties would likely file motions for summary judgment, and the judge would be able to offer an explanation of how the law applies to the evidence adduced at trial.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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In civil cases, confidential settlements can resolve matters that might have taken years to go to trial, by allowing those accused of wrongdoing to minimize any publicity.—
David W. Chen,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Letting your friend know their deodorant is a little weak is a direct but still polite way to encourage them to freshen up.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some people are strangely triggered and less than polite, especially men and people with migraines who seem to hate it.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Republicans insist Zelenskyy hasn’t been sufficiently obsequious to the United States, which is a point Vance hammered.—
The Editorial Board,
Orange County Register,
5 Mar. 2025
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There were cover stories on him and obsequious profiles.—
Cory Franklin,
Twin Cities,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Kid-gloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kid-gloved. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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