Sentence examples for a polite evasion from inspiring English sources

That 'agnostic' was a polite evasion.

Sometimes it might be a good thing for a kid to hear, instead of polite evasions, an honest, full-throated "Cut it out!" One of the best writers of contemporary picture books is Kevin Henkes, a Wisconsin artist, whose Midwestern good sense is paired with a cheery pastel palette.

Every question about Hezbollah's longer-range goals, including whether it will seek to carry the war against Israel across the border after Israeli troops leave, is met with polite evasions.

What gives the movie its unsettling power is its ear for the rhythms and evasions of small talk — a polite, patrician language for which Beatriz has neither the aptitude nor the patience.

I was a polite person.

A polite argument ensues.

"A polite boy".

A polite note sent?

A polite laugh.

Not even a polite cough.

He's a polite vacuum.