politely

Example Sentences

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“It’s important to keep all my professional options open,” Traveler said, politely ignoring my untimely demise, “but I’m more interested in astronomy than murder.”

From Literature

Horning said he listened politely, not entirely sure what they were getting at.

From The Wall Street Journal

Denmark’s leadership politely said “no thanks,” but it turns out they didn’t have to: No ship was ever “on its way” in the first place.

From Salon

She wrote politely and humbly, conducting herself as her husband would have expected.

From Literature

Taking a deep breath, he gathered his waning strength in order to turn and politely face his neighbor.

From Literature