coolly
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Ms. Colin has a coolly devastating manner as the somewhat ruthless Ruth, and Ms. Yi’s Melissa exudes an air of thinly veiled contempt for just about everyone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Ramsey knew what was about to happen and, sure enough, Raphinha coolly took a touch and fired the ball past a helpless Aaron Ramsdale.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Belgium striker Lukaku was set to be introduced just as Yildiz effectively sealed the points in the 77nd minute, coolly rolling home Juve's second after a Napoli defender sloppily gave the ball to Fabio Miretti.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
“Hello,” Grohl sang coolly over a bed of thrumming electric guitars, “I’ve waited here for you.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026
“What do you think would have happened to her,” Engel said coolly, “if she had written this down? What would have happened to me?”
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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