gracious
Example Sentences
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While Fetterman was gracious to Mullin during his questioning, though, he was unusually coy about the status of his support.
From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026
“People are so gracious to us and welcoming us and thanking us for coming — and then apologizing.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
Watts’ take on Jackie O doesn’t hit such heights, but the actor does, in some scenes, achieve a gracious splendor that does justice to her subject’s memory.
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026
"Finalising that citizenship paperwork as we speak as per my wonderful, gracious, charming president", she later added, noting that the card had come "free of charge".
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
“It was not unusual, Monsieur. The gracious lady often required attention at night. She did not sleep well.”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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The Emancipation Proclamation (1862)
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