Example Sentences

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Unnervingly, upon his arrival home, he finds the police on his doorstep.

From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2020

Unnervingly, Hatch is dressed like a mime — and totally, smilingly silent.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2019

Unnervingly, couples who were married or those with children were no more likely to have sustained a monogamous relationship.

From Time • Feb. 1, 2011

Unnervingly Capra's films guess that you will want to join in the laughter at their apple-pie ingénu.

From The Guardian • Dec. 18, 2010

Unnervingly, it reminded me of the same view I had all day long.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover