Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“Where’d you get that ore?” he demanded of Wunpost as the crowd opened up before him and Wunpost glanced at him fleeringly.

From Wunpost by Coolidge, Dane

He shall still be called Honest John; and if any man doubts it or speaks the name fleeringly he shall answer personally to me.

From Shadow Mountain by Coolidge, Dane

Little Lucille laughed fleeringly, understanding from the motion of their lips what they had said.

From The Storm Centre by Murfree, Mary Noailles

It must be, then, that the husband who had treated her claims and pretensions so fleeringly would henceforth recognize her worth.

From Making People Happy by Fisher, Harrison

“All right,” mumbled Wiley, and glancing fleeringly at Virginia, he went ahead with his meal.

From Shadow Mountain by Coolidge, Dane