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lamely

  • a word derived from lame.
    lame
    adjective
    physically disabled, especially in the foot or leg so as to limp or walk with difficulty.

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Pierre-Landry Kabore had a shot saved; Kyziridis had a header over; Maswanhise screamed lamely for a penalty that was never given.

From BBC ● May 9, 2026

“There isn’t any public figure that is, you know, 60% favorable ratings,” he added lamely.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 24, 2022

The New York Times' coverage of "Annie"'s 1977 Broadway debut lamely explains why that is.

From Salon ● Dec. 2, 2021

“I’d invite him in,” she lamely replied, boggled as to what they were looking for.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 20, 2021

“We were just doing water ballet,” Clementine says lamely.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides