politely

Example Sentences

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Plemons politely declined and the server laughed, saying, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to give you any peer pressure.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 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

The first is to detach with love — that is, politely and kindly, and with no explanations or blame.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

“Excuse me,” Naima said politely, coming up behind the woman.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins