Example Sentences

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Dubiously the captain took the key in hand.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury

Dubiously he seated himself at a little distance.

From The Destroying Angel by Vance, Louis Joseph

Dubiously, with a watchful glance at Vance, Mr. Hallowell leaned forward and took her hand.

From Vera, the Medium by Davis, Richard Harding

Dubiously, Trigger wriggled and fitted herself into the high fashion item.

From Legacy by Schmitz, James H.

The Lady hesitated, and looked Dubiously at the Silk, for she knew it was Beyond her Means.

From The Wit and Humor of America, Volume III. (of X.) by Wilder, Marshall Pinckney