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How do use deigning in a sentence?

"Deigning" is a rather formal word, often used in a slightly sarcastic or ironic way. Here are a few examples:

* Formal, polite: The Queen deigned to grace us with her presence at the opening ceremony.

* Sarcastic: The CEO deigned to acknowledge our hard work with a meager bonus.

* Ironic: After years of ignoring our requests, the government finally deigned to address the issue.

Note: "Deigning" implies that someone of higher status or importance is reluctantly doing something for someone of lower status.

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