politely
Example Sentences
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With kind words for my effort, the maitre d’ politely told me that regrettably, every window table was reserved.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
I didn’t get to speak with Steinem for my project—her office politely declined due to her schedule, which even in her late 80s was packed to the brim.
From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2026
She politely let him know she wasn’t interested and moved on with her evening.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
The woman, who was running the shop with her teenage daughter, politely suggests his comments are "slightly derogatory".
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The answer was obvious, but Roz politely said, “Yes, I can speak the animal language.”
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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