Example Sentences

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He forgetfully addresses Ali as Mr. Clay, who calls him “Officer Mayberry” in return, and their antagonism provides a platform to make points about race in America.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2024

Both played professional football, briefly, forgetfully, and struggled at times to find work.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2018

Anyone who disregards the rules does so willfully, and not even forgetfully.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2017

After several unforgettable performances, the best single story came from a champion performing forgetfully.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2015

Henry did not heed the question, so forgetfully was he gazing, and Brooks repeated it.

From The Colossus A Novel by Read, Opie Percival