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appreciatively

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He knew what he was saying when he wrote appreciatively to Edward Jenner, the English physician who discovered vaccination, that “medicine has never before produced any single improvement of such utility.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 23, 2026

Now she waxes appreciatively about the beauty in John Adams’ writing.

From Salon Oct. 13, 2024

One might even say we know it after we see it, when we become aware of having laughed, chuckled, nodded appreciatively.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2024

“Major props to those who chose to entertain,” said another local who wrote appreciatively about the unusual afternoon on Reddit.

From Seattle Times Jan. 29, 2024

I turned my face up to it and laughed appreciatively.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood