reflectively
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"The fragment was as sharp as a blade. Doctors said it was a large piece, and that I was lucky to survive," he says reflectively.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025
After her defeat, Murali speaks reflectively about the pressure she and others are under to live up to expectations — not least the expectations they have for themselves.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2024
"When Your Back's Against the Wall" reflectively picks up on Oher's life after football, in comparison to what he saw other athletes go through.
From Salon • Aug. 22, 2023
She replied, almost reflectively, “They’re not playing me. They’re playing a character I created.”
From New York Times • May 7, 2023
Colonel Cathcart began tramping back and forth reflectively in the narrow corridors left between his bushels of plum tomatoes and the desk and wooden chairs in the center of the room.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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