politely
Example Sentences
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He has to politely tell them he has a serious girlfriend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
She politely let him know she wasn’t interested and moved on with her evening.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Crackers have spent enough time under cheese, beside soup, tucked politely next to salads and dips.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
I found it unprofessional and, as politely as I could, told him so.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Normally, such a “recommendation” had the force of law, but Spassky refused, as politely and diplomatically as possible.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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