coolly
Example Sentences
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With six minutes of regular time remaining, he dispossessed an opponent, surged forward and coolly fired the ball into the net.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
Mr. Lucas coolly refused to give his mentor profit points in “Star Wars,” though he did give Mr. Spielberg and others a share.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 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
But his later work displayed greater human sympathy, even if it was sometimes coolly received by the critics.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025
Celia smiled hesitantly at Ashish, and he smiled coolly back.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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