politeful

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1. nonstandardrarePolite.

   Well the Aboriginals are trying to step forward a little but in a lot of ways the white man is still keeping them down, in a politeful sort of way.

   1992, Bruce Shaw, When the Dust Come in Between, page 149

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   Geronimo passed Steve a cup of something that reeked of scrapings off a smoker's throat marinated in a jogger's underpants. His stomach hid behind a kneecap as he braved a politeful sip.

   2012, Joey Ashley, Beyond Isness