politely

Example Sentences

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Because of the noise in the shop, I was unable to hear him and asked him politely to repeat himself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

"Can you believe that? Smiling politely while sometimes secretly disagreeing."

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The book club always politely declines, given its specific chemistry.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

During a separate speech to Congress, the king politely delivered several pointed messages from the UK government amid tensions with Trump over the wars in Ukraine and Iran.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Nancy smiled politely as Mr. Fauntelroy laughed at his own joke.

From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene