Example Sentences

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You could take him for lunch once every six months and try “gray rocking” — giving a small, rotating list of neutral, nonemotional responses.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

I feel embarrassed about my overreaction because she’s been such a good babysitter and dog sitter for us, and our relationship has always been nonemotional.

From Slate • May 27, 2020

"He's very emotional and weirdly nonemotional," the attorney said.

From BBC • May 19, 2018

Assessing cognitive control in emotional and nonemotional contexts.

From Nature • Feb. 20, 2018

“Google has been so dominant in its usefulness, but nonemotional connection,” he said.

From New York Times • Jan. 1, 2012