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kindly

[kahynd-lee] / ˈkaɪnd li /




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“During this difficult time, we kindly ask that friends and fans respect our family’s privacy as we grieve and support one another.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

"Customers are kindly requested to contact their local MSC office for details of the designated port and to confirm recovery or onward transport instructions," it said.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Asked if he was keen to speak, the Egypt striker kindly declined and smiled as he made his way through the mixed zone and on to the team bus.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

The first is to detach with love — that is, politely and kindly, and with no explanations or blame.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

All the friendliness, the kindly concern that I had half-believed in—all a device to elicit information.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom