Example Sentences

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The social totalitarianism of the organised, collective, forcedly inclusive fun activity has always made me come over all nervous and contrarian.

From The Guardian • Aug. 5, 2018

She goes on, forcedly chipper, about melting snows and Bolton banners burning; Stannis looks annoyed, like, I’m still mad.

From The New Yorker • Jun. 15, 2015

Rather, as a work of art, “Dear White People” counteracts and counterbalances its tendencies in order to melt its aesthetic identity into something forcedly charming and likable.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 21, 2014

But his temper was not of the sweetest, just then; he spoke forcedly.

From The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance by Malet, Lucas

Dear little one!" he said, laughing forcedly, "How do I know?

From The Master-Christian by Corelli, Marie