polite remark
Example Sentences
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And with a polite remark or two to the others Mr. Clifton bowed himself out, with Bertie in attendance.
From Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 by Various
She wore a dazzling toilet; "from Worth," she replied, in explanation to some polite remark which Elsa had made upon her dress.
From Felix Lanzberg's Expiation by Schubin, Ossip
Amy echoed the polite remark, while Will, eying the three with an attempt at a critical estimate, thought to himself, "They don't look a bit nicer than that girl at the corner table."
From A Flock of Girls and Boys by Perry, Nora
"Hullo, another——" "Misfire," was the polite remark of the sergeant.
From How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. by Malins, Geoffrey H.
The guests shake hands with the hostess, and making some polite remark about the "beautiful wedding" or "lovely bride," continue in line to the bridal pair.
From Etiquette by Post, Emily
