Example Sentences

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"We can discuss these matters later, if you wish," he said placably.

From Empire Builders by Hambidge, Jay

"I'll navver coom into et again," he assented placably.

From The Three Sisters by Sinclair, May

He spoke placably as if he made allowance for her attitude while he preserved his own.

From The Helpmate by Sinclair, May

The large woman replied placably that if he would leave everything to her, it would not be necessary for her to talk.

From The Creators A Comedy by Sinclair, May

"How can I?" she replied placably, "when it was the foundation of our delightful friendship?"

From The Creators A Comedy by Sinclair, May