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Think of them as well-mannered Oklahoma Sooner fans.—Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026 That would, of course, be modified by your situation, though, since no well-mannered guest would watch a pregnant woman struggling under a load of plates without intervening.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026 The combination of a well-mannered dog and a genuinely kind stranger created a feel-good moment that viewers kept sharing and commenting on.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026 But even the most well-mannered canines couldn’t help but turn their heads for a squirrel.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-mannered