politely

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 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

Wiatrowski politely said it was all nonsense at a conference in Washington sponsored by the nation’s largest association of professional economists.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

Aunt Kitty smiled and nodded politely, but the moment Mrs. Maroney disappeared, she raced for the cellar door and was down the stairs in a flash.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan