Bryan tried to phrase his next inquiry tactfully.

Sean saw the direction of Katrina's eyes and tried tactfully to disengage himself but Candy held on.

Sometimes chemistry works and sometimes it doesn't," says Martha Alston (Ellen DeGeneres), trying tactfully to ditch an unwanted beau.

Carrot tactfully tried to stand out of the way of the cigar smoke.

To her credit, I must admit that my daughter tried tactfully to engage me in the travails and joys of pregnancy.

The chances of him succeeding in putting the crown on the right person even in normal circumstances were only average, Cutwell had calculated; he'd have to stand alongside the old boy and try tactfully to guide his shaking hands.

If it seems in order, try tactfully to inquire about their arms and legs.

Even Agorwal, though the spokesman from Termalaine tactfully tried to hide the fact, would no longer look Regis straight in the eye.

If there is any doubt, the cashier should tactfully try to obtain proof of identity, e.g. passport or driving licence.

Given the frightening task of looking into the Magician's Book to undo the spell on the Dufflepuds, she tactfully tries to convince them they aren't ugly.