politely

Example Sentences

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Then it scampered off to a safe distance, head politely lowered.

From Literature

“That was quite a picture,” I said politely.

From Literature

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

From Los Angeles Times

As soon as I could leave politely, I thanked everybody again and left.

From Literature

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

From MarketWatch