politely
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It is a problem that in government circles is sometimes more politely referred to as a "communication" issue.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
I didn’t get to speak with Steinem for my project—her office politely declined due to her schedule, which even in her late 80s was packed to the brim.
From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2026
We’re all sitting at home sipping adaptogenic mushroom tonics, journaling our feelings and politely declining invitations to any event after 7 p.m. because we’d rather optimize our sleep scores than take a tequila shot.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
He has to politely tell them he has a serious girlfriend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
“We’re kind of in the middle of something, Andrew,” Kyle said politely.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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