gracious
Example Sentences
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Despite everything, he was overly accountable, gracious under pressure, upbeat.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Mr. Powell was gracious toward Mr. Warsh in his press conference on Wednesday, though it was surprising to hear he hadn’t met with his successor since a dinner in January.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
I called him up, and he was gracious enough to come and be part of us celebrating 250 years as a country.”
From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026
“Markets aren’t typically so gracious as to offer multiple opportunities, which is why we have encouraged investors to be early,” he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
In their own way, both were formal, gracious.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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The Emancipation Proclamation (1862)
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