Example Sentences

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Perry murmuringly remarked that in his opinion any credit due belonged to Mrs. Meier.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

Above their heads a gentle wind blew murmuringly and whisperingly through the wide-spreading branches of the evergreen oak; and, at their feet, snapped and crackled the ruddy flames of their own camp-fire.

From The Cave of Gold A Tale of California in '49 by McNeil, Everett

"He loved me so much," poor Ninitta repeated murmuringly, "he loved me so much."

From The Pagans by Bates, Arlo

Just as the other girls began to notice this, and murmuringly to comment upon it as a piece of characteristic impudence, Miss Summers had a quick return of memory.

From Coquette by Swinnerton, Frank

Then he spoke murmuringly to himself, his eyes fixed on the portrait he held in his hand.

From The Princess Galva A Romance by Whitelaw, David