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
The woman, who was running the shop with her teenage daughter, politely suggests his comments are "slightly derogatory".
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 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
Before he could complain, she stepped forward and politely thanked the old couple.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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