graciously
Example Sentences
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Here’s how to set expectations, or say no, graciously.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Somehow, I found their phone number, and Julia, the matriarch, graciously agreed to my request for an interview.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
But it’s also amazing to see, and writer Pat Cassels graciously brings the rest of us along for the ride.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
O'Mahoney added: "My girlfriend was away so I asked him and he very graciously and kindly agreed."
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
“Thank you, Harry,” said Lockhart graciously while they waited for a long line of Hufflepuffs to pass.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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