slyly
Example Sentences
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Mr. Bockino slyly observes that integrity has a price, but he does not consider that permissiveness may also have a price.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
"It's a captivating, slyly sophisticated novel," said Natasha Brown, the chair of the judging panel.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
Through Valerie, Kudrow slyly performs our terminal habit of downgrading devastating developments to champagne problems, merrily chirping her character’s catchphrase, “How’s that?”
From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2026
“EPiC” follows Presley as he blazes through classics including “Little Sister,” slyly asserting his influence in rock by segueing into the Beatles’ “Get Back.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 24, 2026
“Let’s just say,” he was eyeing the Captain slyly.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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