politely

Example Sentences

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“Skydive Perris offers its sincerest condolences to the individual’s family and politely asks for privacy as we mourn together as a community,” according to the statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

“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

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

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