politely

Example Sentences

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Because of the noise in the shop, I was unable to hear him and asked him politely to repeat himself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The book club always politely declines, given its specific chemistry.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

During a separate speech to Congress, the king politely delivered several pointed messages from the UK government amid tensions with Trump over the wars in Ukraine and Iran.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Would you not politely take them aside and ask them if they’re going through something, and how you can help?

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

“Goodbye, blackberry compote,” Kiki echoed, politely accepting my version of the story as fact.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith