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Meanings of gracious condescension in English

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Usage of gracious condescension in English
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What meaneth this most gracious condescension, this most lovely invitation?
The Imitation of Christ
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The doctor bowed with what looked like gracious condescension.
The City and the World and Other Stories
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A bare arm was extended to him with gracious condescension even before he had finished speaking.
The Point Of Honor: A Military Tale
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The parliament unanimously concurred, both in thanks for this gracious condescension, and in their advice for peace.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol. I., Part F. / From...
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She was feeling well disposed towards all creatures and accepted his suggestion of supper with gracious condescension.
Malvina of Brittany
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If it's anything in my power I'd like to help you, said Lavinia with an air of gracious condescension.
Madame Flirt / A Romance of 'The Beggar's Opera'
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The house agreed to an address, in which they thanked his majesty for his gracious condescension in laying before them the convention.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.II. / Continued fro...
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She had the gracious condescension to hear all the pieces through, at Gluck's request, before they were submitted to the stage for rehearsal.
Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 4 / Being se...
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"Well, he may call on me if he chooses," responded Rosy, with a gracious condescension.
With the Procession
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"We noted your suggestions on that point, and on all the others," Culver answered with gracious condescension.
The Cost
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"I shall be delighted to do so," replied the Princess, with that gracious condescension which became her so well.
Jennie Baxter, Journalist
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