politely

Example Sentences

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“Skydive Perris offers its sincerest condolences to the individual’s family and politely asks for privacy as we mourn together as a community,” according to the statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

“The work from creators, developers and AI builders has a common shape: massive scenes, long compile cycles, local models and datasets that no longer sit politely in the background,” Microsoft says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Staying in the audience, he went over to her in her seat, while she made him repeat his request, more politely each time.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

During a separate speech to Congress, the king politely delivered several pointed messages from the UK government amid tensions with Trump over the wars in Ukraine and Iran.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

It’s a relief to know that you can politely correct someone when they say your name wrong.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan