distractedly

Example Sentences

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“Yes,” he replied, distractedly, looking at neither me nor the stage but toward Petrov.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2024

Many more ambled about distractedly, as if lost.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 24, 2023

This will require some research, so you’re not distractedly asking Siri for the closest Mediterranean restaurant or trying to type “best cheeseburger” into Google while you drive.

From Washington Post • Aug. 25, 2022

Wringing my hands distractedly, I asked, "What voice?"

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2021

“Goodness,” he said distractedly, looking around my room, at the unmade four-poster bed and my clothes scattered on the rug beside it.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt