stiffly

Example Sentences

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But they're fairly stiffly dressed, they're all standing apart and it looks like they've just been presented a prize on a game show.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

Many voters were noticing a decline as Biden, now 81, walked more stiffly and appeared to jumble his words.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2024

Frank Sinatra’s recording of “My Way” was played as Sterling walked back stiffly to the Yankees dugout.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2024

He looks his age; he moves stiffly, often speaks in a whisper.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024

She sits stiffly in the car seat next to me, gripping my hand.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko