protestingly

Example Sentences

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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

These bleeding hearts, especially busybodies-in-Iaw and nosy neighbors, scream protestingly: 'Who'll take care of the next baby?'

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

"Hold on!" cried Dick protestingly, as Paul yanked him from the easy chair.

From Dick Hamilton's Cadet Days The Handicap of a Millionaire's Son by Garis, Howard R.

Many voices murmured protestingly “no, no,” as she came forward and went toward the door, but these sympathizers had not voted for her when they had the chance.

From Peggy Parsons a Hampton Freshman by Sharp, Annabel