cynically

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A bit more cynically, she adds: “He sees the good in people. I see the truth.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

She also criticised him for "cynically" claiming he had mental health problems.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Sometimes, as “Back to the Future” cynically implies, it backslides or gets stuck.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

Instead, Kirk is cynically manipulating his male audience.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2025

“I only saw them once,” Lee said cynically.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck