Sentence examples for gracious words for from inspiring English sources

Mr. McCain had gracious words for Governor Bush, congratulating him but stopping short of endorsing him.

"Thankful for the gracious words of Dr. Ford and what she has been willing to endure," Denhollander wrote.

When you are gracious, word of your reputation travels.

Less gracious words came from Lloyd Carr, the coach of Michigan, which is now 6-2 and tied with Illinois for the Big Ten lead at 4-1.

To be fair to Smith, his gracious words about Whitlock after the final went largely unreported – "I'm quite good at eating humble pie" – and he waved away suggestions that he was partly responsible for Whitlock's success.

He has been a tough opponent, and certainly I appreciate his gracious words tonight and I also want to congratulate those new Labor members".

Count him out, and he'll say a few gracious words before proving the critics wrong.

He could have done a lot more: not with more words, but with better, truer, more gracious words.

Use gracious words to point out your spouse's weaknesses and offer constructive suggestions on how to improve these things.

I am a bad hand at the gracious word or casual congratulation".

His supporters in Chicago's Grant Park cheered John McCain's gracious concession speech, and Mr Obama's kind words for his opponent.