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politely

[puh-lahyt-lee] / pəˈlaɪt li /


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Officer Manny Gomez politely asked everyone to stay on the sidewalk.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

When Towriss first made inquiries about a possible expansion, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali politely brushed him off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 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

When he saw everyone staring at him, he nodded politely as if to tip his hat, although if he had been wearing one, it had long since been knocked off.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood