Example Sentences

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It’s hard not to wonder, though; Ms. Theron is moodily terrific, but Sasha is often distracted by her pursuers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

There, McRae hits a perilous arabesque pose on top of a weight bench and moodily drives a Zamboni over an ice rink.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2023

"Eric was born," it concludes, as Manchester United maverick Cantona stares out moodily from the foreground.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2022

His large-format black-and-white wilderness scenes moodily capture the Everglades’ wonder and fragility.

From Washington Post • Mar. 4, 2022

Charlotte gave her web a twitch and moodily watched it sway.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White