politely

Example Sentences

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“I’m not on social media,” she politely announced.

From Los Angeles Times

When I politely told my 80-something mother-in-law that we would need to meet at the church for the service instead of going to her house early, she completely freaked out.

From MarketWatch

But as much as the two star quarterbacks — and former No. 1 picks in the draft — would like to politely leave it be, they forever will be linked in the greater football consciousness.

From Los Angeles Times

While that’s a serious chunk of change, analysts in the field suggest that the cost is likely to be astronomically higher and that the president’s proposed timeline is, politely put, wildly optimistic.

From Salon

Kyiv politely but firmly pushed back and over several weeks negotiated more equitable terms.

From The Wall Street Journal