be gracious
Example Sentences
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Dan Bifano is in a hurry, but it’s in his nature to be gracious, so he keeps his countenance serene even though gnarly traffic on the Pacific Coast Highway has made his visitors very late.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025
“If it looks like what’s gonna happen happens, I do hope everybody can be gracious and magnanimous,” Ford said.
From Slate • Nov. 6, 2024
The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you.
From BBC • May 5, 2023
She is trying to mother both of you, and you would be gracious to accept her efforts.
From Washington Post • Jun. 5, 2022
I try to be gracious, just as Du Barry has taught me.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
