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

In life, there are plenty of times when it makes sense to be gracious amid the agony of defeat.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2024

The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you.

From BBC • May 5, 2023

With James primed to set a new scoring standard any game now, Abdul-Jabbar has promised to be gracious and enthusiastic when it happens, and James figures to react accordingly.

From Washington Post • Feb. 5, 2023

It pained her to be gracious, but she forced herself.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor