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

"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 Reynolds, Mrs. Baillie

"Thanks, thanks," he said, protestingly, trying to edge away from his valet.

From Mortal Coils by Huxley, Aldous