Example Sentences

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But his method is that of an inner considerateness rather than of a curiosity about external phenomena.

From International Congress of Arts and Science, Volume I Philosophy and Metaphysics by Various

I thank you for all the considerateness you show—you understand entirely my situation.

From The Letters of William James, Vol. II by James, William

And, moreover, you may show in your ordinary, every day, dealings with the employers of labour a considerateness for those under them, which may awaken the employers to a more lively care themselves. 

From The Claims of Labour an essay on the duties of the employers to the employed by Helps, Arthur, Sir

After a pause he continued:—"I acknowledge fully your considerateness."

From Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine by Auerbach, Berthold

Permit me to appeal to your considerateness for a man who has been unfortunate–who, I mean, has been–er–was carried away by his feelings.

From Into the Primitive by Bennett, Robert Ames