politely

Example Sentences

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As soon as I could leave politely, I thanked everybody again and left.

From Literature

When this happens, I nod politely but think to myself: “You’re wrong.”

From MarketWatch

“It’s important to keep all my professional options open,” Traveler said, politely ignoring my untimely demise, “but I’m more interested in astronomy than murder.”

From Literature

Horning said he listened politely, not entirely sure what they were getting at.

From The Wall Street Journal

Denmark’s leadership politely said “no thanks,” but it turns out they didn’t have to: No ship was ever “on its way” in the first place.

From Salon