There was no anxiety in his gaze, only polite inquiry.

He was just able to muster an expression of polite inquiry by the time everyone else in the room looked his way.

These often contain a polite inquiry about the recipient's health.

Frank said nothing, but raised an eyebrow in polite inquiry.

She looked at him mutely, polite inquiry in her eyes.

"60 Minutes" has tried to hold onto its tradition of polite but discomfiting inquiry.

I was only meaning a polite inquiry, seeing you walk into the hills at the end of the day.

It was more than just a polite inquiry; she heard real concern in his voice, and she did not know what to say.

Their conversation turned first to polite inquiries as to Rachel's trip.

His polite inquiry produced fear and anxiety in her face.