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 • May 4, 2022
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 • Sep. 21, 2019
"Cu vi deziras havi ci tiun virinon kielvian langle-gan edzin on," Rev. Ashley ceased the solemn fluent intonations, gazed inquiringly at the edzigontino.
From Time Magazine Archive
Later that morning, when he arrived at the breakfast table, they looked at him inquiringly.
From Time Magazine Archive
Dumbledore paused and looked inquiringly at Harry, who had opened his mouth to speak.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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