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as in properly
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as in politely
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorously
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Cross ruled Bray's testimony could not be presented at a new trial because defense attorneys didn't have the necessary information to properly cross-examine Bray at the 1996 trial.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025 -
Nusbaum believes this training must be extended to paraeducators, the teacher aides who provide assistance and support in the classroom, or else their inability to properly respond to violence may contribute to teacher injuries.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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As North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stepped off his armored green train in Beijing on Tuesday, greeted by Chinese officials shaking his hand and leading him down a red carpet, many observers noticed a young girl walking behind him, smiling politely, dressed in black with her hair tied in a bow.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Always ask politely before plugging in your phone.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Aug. 2025
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Those are leading to some decently sized deals with the average Flex customer representing more than $1 million of ending ARR.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
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But glowing numbers aside, the touchpad is smooth and precise, with a decently clicky response to every tap.—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
25 Aug. 2025
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There’s still a gap between approaching native traditions respectfully and approaching them with true understanding.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Sep. 2025
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Legendary college players including Jayden Daniels, Barry Sanders, Baker Mayfield, Eddie George, Tim Tebow, Robert Griffin III (respectfully known as RGIII) and Gino Torretta.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Although season ticket prices have continued to rise, there is a sense the club has acted sensibly around them and the goodwill generated between the fans and KSE has remained stable.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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But some of it is sensibly pushing back on the failure to recognize the limits of what companies and investors can do to make the world a better place.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Two years ago, the department began placing posters around the city with a QR code that lets victims discreetly seek help.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Aug. 2025
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After prompting and then discreetly recording a conversation about Jenna, Sylvia slips away again to listen.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
13 Aug. 2025
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Better Call Saul brought back characters from Breaking Bad judiciously and with purpose.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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When pursued prudently, these opportunities can yield better returns than homeownership and come with fewer hurdles.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Mary dispensed praise prudently, but with a certain twinkly delight, as if pressing a toffee into your palm.—
Ruby Tandoh,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Decorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorously. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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