politely

Example Sentences

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“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

“It’s important to keep all my professional options open,” Traveler said, politely ignoring my untimely demise, “but I’m more interested in astronomy than murder.”

From Literature