Example Sentences

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Dejectedly Rab Butler slumped offstage, embarrassed by his first pronounced failure in nine months on the boards of Parliament.

From Time Magazine Archive

Dejectedly, some JPL scientists suggested that it would be best to fire Surveyor's retrorocket immediately, placing the craft in high earth orbit.

From Time Magazine Archive

Dejectedly Matthias sat down on a heap of rock and rubble that had been there since the invasion.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

Dejectedly Andy went to the slough in front of his house and sat with his arms clasping his knees.

From Swamp Cat by Kjelgaard, James Arthur

Dejectedly, the three took the road and trudged wearily through the darkness.

From The Castle Inn by Weyman, Stanley John