politely

Example Sentences

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One student even said he’d try extra hard on a class assignment if Grouzes would at least talk about a potential sale, an offer Grouzes said he politely declined.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

"Can you believe that? Smiling politely while sometimes secretly disagreeing."

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The event, hosted by the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Assn., began politely enough, with the two candidates exchanging niceties and Raman saying she had “incredible respect” for the mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 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

She strode through the crowd and politely took the bullhorn from Mr. Peckleman.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein