politely
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Mr. Trump has replied politely, saying alternately that Mr. Vance was “largely correct” about the war’s political cost and that “Iran was a piece of it.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
That is more than one desk in four, politely asked whether it would prefer to be empty.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
Last year, Sytner even visited the Simeone museum with his lawyer and adviser, where, over platters of pretzels and bagels, he says he politely asked its chairman, Robert Dusek, to further research its car.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Holmes watches politely and says she finds it funny.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
She cleared her throat again and then recited her poem to the people before her, sitting politely and expectantly.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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