graciously
Example Sentences
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Here’s how to set expectations, or say no, graciously.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Lindell lost by 11 points to the Minnesota house speaker, Lisa Demuth, but did not graciously concede.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
The Dodgers have consistently and graciously told Steiner to take all the time he needed to get better, but recovery is slow, uneven and ongoing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
"The bartenders will graciously ask, 'was the service okay?' and they'll say 'yes, of course,'" she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
The last we would graciously decline, as their beds were no doubt lousy and those in our wagons were not.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
