politely

Example Sentences

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To even the score, Weir’s novel describes ammonia-breathing Rocky as smelling like cat pee, an aside the script politely omits.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

When this happens, I nod politely but think to myself: “You’re wrong.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

Horning said he listened politely, not entirely sure what they were getting at.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

"These conditions don't just coexist politely," Gaffey says.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

“Fine, thanks,” I say as politely as I can.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko