Example Sentences

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And I feel so grateful that you’re treating me so nicely and gently.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Expected to include a number of Canny's original compositions, the record is coming together nicely, according to Donohoe.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Historically, we used to define it as: Judges should speak nicely to each other, and then maybe we shouldn’t criticize each other.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

“We got dressed up very nicely, very expensively,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“Please, sir, I promise to be brief,” I say nicely.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio