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

The actor and producer returned to the stage at the end of the play at Wyndham's Theatre to politely remind people of theatre etiquette.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

The ghostly, ghastly Mr. Green nodded politely at Mr. Pinkerton but reminded him that he would be on tomorrow’s eight-o’clock train bound for New Orleans.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan