courteously

Example Sentences

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Ms. Weiss has so far upheld what I will courteously assume was the implicit bargain that landed her the CBS job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

But no, they have no bananas, nor imported Norwegian water, nor Mylar balloons for a birthday; substitutes will be courteously suggested.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2024

A clerk courteously answered and then, noticing the man’s attire, asked, “Did you want times for ‘Barbie,’ too?”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2023

In Omaha, city leaders and the most famous local resident are disagreeing, courteously, over a plan to bring back streetcars.

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2023

Some people listened courteously, drank coffee with Ruby, asked questions.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols