gracious

Example Sentences

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“I’m going out there trying to do the same thing every time, and that’s fill the zone and create contact and see what happens,” a gracious Wrobleski said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

“Markets aren’t typically so gracious as to offer multiple opportunities, which is why we have encouraged investors to be early,” he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Ultimately the moment belonged to McIlroy, but Rose won plaudits not just for his golf but his gracious sportsmanship, embracing the victor despite the huge disappointment of yet another near miss.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

A thrifty sort, then—he acts as his own camera operator and prefers hardware-store lightbulbs to specialized equipment—and one gracious in acknowledging his co-workers of many years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

I should be gracious and accept her apology.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith