protestingly
Example Sentences
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These bleeding hearts, especially busybodies-in-Iaw and nosy neighbors, scream protestingly: 'Who'll take care of the next baby?'
From Time Magazine Archive
The railroads of the country continued last week to puff protestingly down the long earning decline which began after the market break last fall.
From Time Magazine Archive
Bessie’s hands were on his chest, her fingers spreading protestingly open, pushing him away.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
With no word of explanation her small feet went hurrying down the hill while his big ones strode protestingly alongside.
From The Maker of Opportunities by George Gibbs
"Surely she's too young to be mercenary—girls of her age usually prefer the poor one!" cried Wyn, protestingly.
From The Tree of Knowledge A Novel by Mrs. Baillie Reynolds
