politely

Example Sentences

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Chock and Bates, sitting next to the kiss-and-cry in white arm chairs reserved for the current leaders, clapped politely.

From Los Angeles Times

Danny wasn’t sure if he was allowed to drink coffee, but Glory sipped hers politely so he did as well.

From Literature

“Hello,” I’d say very politely if Mama was waiting for me.

From Literature

The Kings politely declined interviews on anything related to a salary cap, since they own the minor league ballpark in Sacramento that temporarily houses the Athletics.

From Los Angeles Times

Everybody stared politely at the picture of a palm tree.

From Literature