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

For the most part since, including during an interview Thursday morning at his barn at Churchill Downs, he politely has declined to discuss his wife, saying he just doesn’t feel comfortable.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 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

Sinclair said he tried to explain "politely" that his kippah was not illegal but was taken into detention and driven by police car to the police station.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

But Benji politely nodded and listened and kept most of his attention on his dad, who smiled every time Mr. Rubin said annuity, or compound interest, or low-risk.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty