Sentence examples for graciously declining from inspiring English sources

Graciously declining an invitation or meeting doesn't mean you need to show lack of enthusiasm because you have limited time.

Why did you graciously decline?

They tried to send over drinks but Murray graciously declined.

May I pay for yours?" I graciously declined.

When asked by reporters to stay for a brief interview, Ms. Winfrey graciously declined before setting off to her room.

So apparently the Dog Whisperer would be willing to fix our whole situation but we graciously declined.

Jenji [Kohan] wrote me to make the pitch, and I graciously declined and wished her the best.

He offered to return the boys' money, but the host, Max, graciously declined, and told the pro to keep it.

I just as graciously declined, pulled off my protest — thank you very much — and graduated on June 4 , 1981

WHEN offered a role in Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of "The Color Purple," Tina Turner graciously declined, explaining that she did not want to portray a hard-luck character.

"Fuse" begins with the father trying to share a cigarette with the apparition of his son, who graciously declines, adding to his father's respect.