decline respectfully
Frequency: 6.88.5 per million words
to politely refuse to accept or to do something
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Examples (10)
- She had to decline the offer respectfully due to prior commitments.
- The committee decided to respectfully decline his proposal.
- He respectfully declined the invitation, citing a busy schedule.
- We must decline your request respectfully at this time.
- Although flattered, she chose to decline the promotion respectfully.
- They were asked to join, but they had to respectfully decline.
- The board respectfully declined to comment on the ongoing investigation.
- I will decline the additional duties respectfully.
- Despite the generous terms, the artist respectfully declined the commission.
- Can you please decline their offer respectfully?