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Discover LudwigThe phrase "asked politely" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing a request that was made in a courteous manner.
Example: "She asked politely if she could borrow my book for the weekend."
Alternatives: "requested courteously" or "inquired respectfully."
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"Why you go?" Sopat asked politely.
"Were you playing the piano?" he asked politely.
We've asked politely," said Representative Luis Gutierrez, an Illinois Democrat.
You asked politely for what you wanted — and got it.
Lovett asked politely what someone needed to rent a Harley.
"I asked, politely, for their name and badge numbers.
"Is this Coach Tierney?" a young voice asked politely.
Benn smiled and asked politely if he could help.
"What are you working on now?" Mr. Johnson asked politely.
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Later he asked -- politely, it should be noted -- whether there were "two chicks" willing to "make out" onstage.
Rice will also be fined fifty-eight thousand dollars, and he will be asked politely, but sternly, perhaps to seek counselling.
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