politely

Example Sentences

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Because of the noise in the shop, I was unable to hear him and asked him politely to repeat himself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

For the most part since, including during an interview Thursday morning at his barn at Churchill Downs, he politely has declined to discuss his wife, saying he just doesn’t feel comfortable.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 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

The Scottish government said Swinney "politely declined" the offer to join the event on April 28, which is part of the King and Queen's state visit to the US.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

She wrote politely and humbly, conducting herself as her husband would have expected.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock