politely

Example Sentences

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“The work from creators, developers and AI builders has a common shape: massive scenes, long compile cycles, local models and datasets that no longer sit politely in the background,” Microsoft says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The actor and producer returned to the stage at the end of the play at Wyndham's Theatre to politely remind people of theatre etiquette.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The top candidates in California’s wide-open race for governor took the stage Wednesday night in a Los Angeles debate that began politely but quickly devolved into another raucous clash.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

During a separate speech to Congress, the king politely delivered several pointed messages from the UK government amid tensions with Trump over the wars in Ukraine and Iran.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“And if a stranger had asked politely, Miss Podgórska, of course you would have helped.”

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron