as in politely
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What behaves politely in one climate or situation can become problematic in another, such as a garden abutting an open landscape.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026 -
Beckford later asked politely to try on my jacket—a black Double RL officer’s coat from the 90 —and noticed the tags and buttons of a bygone era.—
Zachary Weiss,
Vanity Fair,
18 Jan. 2026
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When a visitor arrives in a classroom, a classroom ambassador welcomes them, introduces himself and the subject being taught, and courteously asks for the visitor’s name and affiliation.—
Walter Fields,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2026
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Litigation went back and forth civilly to the point where leadership needed the help of Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala, who eventually filed nuisance charges in January 2024.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The future of democracy is going to depend on our ability to think critically and disagree civilly.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Faculty in students are encouraged to express views vigorously but respectfully.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Governor, very respectfully, understood that.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Suppliantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppliantly. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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