politely

Example Sentences

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"We would politely ask everyone not to engage in speculation at this time, and further comment will be made as soon as we are able to."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Other kindly ushers, who had directed people to an adjacent section after Section 535 filled up, politely asked everyone to please put their shirts back on before returning to the general stadium population.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

One student even said he’d try extra hard on a class assignment if Grouzes would at least talk about a potential sale, an offer Grouzes said he politely declined.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 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

She strode through the crowd and politely took the bullhorn from Mr. Peckleman.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein