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Of course, I was nosily waiting to find out what happened in Sexton’s own marriage.

From New York Times • Oct. 17, 2018

As Duncan nosily watches the residents of Lichfield House come and go, he displays a talent for totally misunderstanding them all.

From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2011

Mr. Bodler was a fattish man with faded blond hair who was always nosily cheerful at children.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

She herself then nosily sent down a pail.

From The Fortune of the Rougons by Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred

"Do not trouble yourself," said Lacoste, "at least no expence or parade will attend the marriage, I think too, that neither bridegroom, nor any of the guests will retire nosily to bed."

From The Rebellion in the Cevennes, an Historical Novel Vol. II. by Tieck, Ludwig