politely

Example Sentences

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“The work from creators, developers and AI builders has a common shape: massive scenes, long compile cycles, local models and datasets that no longer sit politely in the background,” Microsoft says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Staying in the audience, he went over to her in her seat, while she made him repeat his request, more politely each time.

From BBC • May 10, 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

It’s a relief to know that you can politely correct someone when they say your name wrong.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan