Example Sentences

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Ms. Weiss has so far upheld what I will courteously assume was the implicit bargain that landed her the CBS job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Miles sleeps on her bed, using her legs as a pillow and courteously scooching over for her boyfriend of three years, a dentist.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024

Before the address, he instructed members to behave courteously, saying all eyes would be on them.

From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2023

Hoping for feedback, Albee had sent Inge a copy of “The Zoo Story” but received only a courteously noncommittal reply.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2022

Under the archway he was met by a tall youth who greeted him very courteously, bowing his head.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin