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
The boards beneath them creaked protestingly and dipped nearly into the water.
From Swamp Island by Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
“It—why, it looks like somebody’s grave!” said Winona protestingly.
From Winona of the Camp Fire by Margaret Widdemer
