Example Sentences

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Even more considerately, Gary left after dinner even though he had planned to spend the night.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2022

In France's elegant court at Versailles, Queen Marie Antoinette demurely took a pinch of snuff between the tip of her thumb and her index finger and inhaled it, considerately sneezing it into a scented handkerchief.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2022

Most important, though, is to make suggestions tactfully and considerately, in the spirit of helping, not degrading someone’s work.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021

The standards, which also ask drivers to be punctual and park considerately, are based on feedback from a consultation involving drivers, customers and unions in June.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2021

One of my new acquaintances, who considerately reminded me that her name was Angela, had Biology II with me the next hour.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer