politely

Example Sentences

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"We would politely ask people continue to respect their privacy."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Alana Anisio Rosa, 20, politely turned down the man from her gym who kept sending her flowers and chocolates.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

One of several similar images, it illustrates an old Flemish proverb that can be politely translated as “Whoever holds a sack of gold will always have flatterers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

To even the score, Weir’s novel describes ammonia-breathing Rocky as smelling like cat pee, an aside the script politely omits.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

“No, thank you; I am too full for tarte Philippe, Miss Mortimer,” she said politely.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood