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

The first is to detach with love — that is, politely and kindly, and with no explanations or blame.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

“Thank you. It’s good advice,” Nhamo said politely as she made sure she was surrounded by real trees and real sunlight.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer