sourly

Example Sentences

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"They prefer to speak to their aunt or uncle elsewhere in Greenland than learn Danish," Mathiassen said sourly.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Cassidy added, sourly, “In case he’s mistaken that he was mistaken, if there is a recording, it should be released.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

There is part of me that wants to be happy about this mission, like Coleman is, instead of sourly mumbling about how the rocket is going up, and then back down.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2025

In his first spell, Pogba played only seven games — all as a substitute — for United before it ended sourly when he allowed his contract to run down and join Juventus.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2022

"I don't know why you find that funny," I said sourly.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda