politely

Example Sentences

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Vance and Rubio politely debated the matter with Leo in a visit to Rome soon after his election last May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

"These conditions don't just coexist politely," Gaffey says.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

On Monday, the U.S. women’s team acknowledged it had been invited to the State of the Union address but politely declined.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Nhamo, who hardly ever got meat, had to control herself to eat politely.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer