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

Oh, how dared he look so calmly, indifferently, forgetfully, almost unrecognizingly, into her eyes, and stand there so placidly, when her heart was fluttering wildly with nervous excitement, her words coming in gasps!

From A Trooper Galahad by King, Charles