politely

Example Sentences

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Vance and Rubio politely debated the matter with Leo in a visit to Rome soon after his election last May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

To even the score, Weir’s novel describes ammonia-breathing Rocky as smelling like cat pee, an aside the script politely omits.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

"These conditions don't just coexist politely," Gaffey says.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

Wiatrowski politely said it was all nonsense at a conference in Washington sponsored by the nation’s largest association of professional economists.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

Jack noticed that Phillip bit into it far too politely for someone who hadn’t eaten for five days.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley