cheerily
Example Sentences
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Not likely, Dallas replies cheerily, “but that’s what we’re working hard for!”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025
The stand was around one-quarter full, but the jeers seemed to drift aimlessly over Europe's number one as he cheerily waved back, before heading off down the fairway, obligingly signing autographs as he went.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025
I observed her and rather mournfully said, "She'll never be a scientist.’"Don mulled this over for a second then cheerily countered, "Ah, but she will be a philosopher."
From Salon • Feb. 9, 2025
The two could civilly debate the issues of the day while cheerily disagreeing with each other—serving as a model of bipartisan debate and domesticity.
From Slate • Nov. 1, 2024
When Mrs. Burroughs said no, cheerily adding that we kindergartners had other things to get to, I demanded it.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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