Example Sentences

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The enemy vehicle rolled into full view and nosed slowly along the base of the mound; its motor whining questingly, only a few yards of gentle slope between it and the huddled pair.

From World of the Drone by Abernathy, Robert

Her eyes, which for centuries had looked questingly forth from the canvas, now drooped and rested upon the baby.

From The Best British Short Stories of 1922 by Cournos, John

The younger man put out his hand questingly.

From Star Hunter by Norton, Andre

Down on Sandy Hook, a slim spear of light stabbed questingly through the night.

From The Flying Legion by England, George Allan

Stumpy concealed his uneasiness, yet his eyes searched Dolores's face questingly.

From The Pirate Woman by Dingle, Aylward Edward