be gracious

Example Sentences

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Dan Bifano is in a hurry, but it’s in his nature to be gracious, so he keeps his countenance serene even though gnarly traffic on the Pacific Coast Highway has made his visitors very late.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025

In life, there are plenty of times when it makes sense to be gracious amid the agony of defeat.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2024

Growing up, she watched him and learned “so much about how to be gracious myself. You may be faced with ignorance, put a smile on your face and things can change in an instant.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2023

The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you.

From BBC • May 5, 2023

Suddenly television crews might follow me around in the gym, and reporters would want to interview me for stories, and I’d need to express my personality and be gracious and hopefully sound intelligent.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles