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politely

[puh-lahyt-lee] / pəˈlaɪt li /


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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

Invited to comment on Rayner's remarks to Tuesday night's gathering, Downing Street politely declined.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

When Towriss first made inquiries about a possible expansion, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali politely brushed him off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

Aunt Kitty smiled and nodded politely, but the moment Mrs. Maroney disappeared, she raced for the cellar door and was down the stairs in a flash.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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