Example Sentences

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Nichols inquired, as he rose lankily and stood over Loris.

From Whispering Wires by Leverage, Henry

He wheeled and slouched lankily across the polished floor.

From Whispering Wires by Leverage, Henry

He got lankily into motion and presently passed in through the windows….

From The False Faces Further Adventures from the History of the Lone Wolf by Vance, Louis Joseph

Some other girls came up—some of the older ones, with their hair done up; and even some of the boys, towering lankily on the outskirts.

From Comfort Pease and her Gold Ring by Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins

The second mate was lankily stalking the deck, his hands in his pockets.

From Romance by Conrad, Joseph