politely
Example Sentences
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We’re all sitting at home sipping adaptogenic mushroom tonics, journaling our feelings and politely declining invitations to any event after 7 p.m. because we’d rather optimize our sleep scores than take a tequila shot.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
And the couple recruited other dogs - and their owners - for their studies by politely approaching people in the dog park.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
I politely ask Mr. Zuckerberg and the other hyperscalers to start drilling their own natural-gas wells.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
I found it unprofessional and, as politely as I could, told him so.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
The people here are always in a rush, and I find it funny that they politely say “excuse me, excuse me,” as they push you out of the way in a crowded bus or store.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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