inquiringly
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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There are many Balanchine pas de deux in which the man does just what Mitchell demonstrated: offer a hand, reach inquiringly — enact specific manners or a conversation of niceties and politeness.
From New York Times
Mr. Jaggers looked at me inquiringly, and repeated “Mother?”
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Toy witches swing on tiny broomsticks from the ceiling of his sitting room, a family of ceramic cats peers down inquiringly from the higher shelves and a couple of skulls sit grinning on the sideboard.
From BBC
The man in the painting looked inquiringly at the Prime Minister.
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He took a few steps away and looked back inquiringly, like a dog inviting them for a walk.
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