Example Sentences

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Some of Moana’s best visual gags come courtesy of Maui’s failed attempts to regain that magic, as when he disgustedly realizes he’s transformed into a half-god–half-shark.

From Slate • Nov. 21, 2016

Minnesota’s Gorgui Deng, standing under the hoop, caught the ball as it came through the net and disgustedly slammed it off the court.

From Washington Times • Jan. 20, 2016

At the start of “The Critic,” a self-regarding theater reviewer — is there any other kind? — scans the morning papers and disgustedly tosses them all away.

From Washington Post • Jan. 12, 2016

In one of Shannon's many fine moments, he curses disgustedly at such flimsy prey: a mere bicycle.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2012

It was no wonder, Ranofer thought disgustedly, that all his spying, and Heqet’s and the Ancient’s, had gained them nothing; everything was happening while they slept!

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw