politely
Example Sentences
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She added: "I'll even miss standing front of the judges, can you believe that? Smiling politely while sometimes secretly disagreeing - it's been an honour to share the ballroom with them."
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
Vance and Rubio politely debated the matter with Leo in a visit to Rome soon after his election last May.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
Officer Manny Gomez politely asked everyone to stay on the sidewalk.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
When this happens, I nod politely but think to myself: “You’re wrong.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026
As soon as I could leave politely, I thanked everybody again and left.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.