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
He replied, most courteously, “You might wish to ask someone who works here.”
From Washington Post ● Apr. 3, 2022
“Please don’t leave on my account,” said Dumbledore courteously, “I cannot stay, I have urgent matters to discuss with Rufus Scrimgeour.”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
