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
Your hands are chiral body parts, because when placed over one another, they line up perfectly yet are shaped reflectively.
From Salon
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
"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
These founders argued that a national institution of higher education would break down sectional differences, foster union and empower citizens to think reflectively and critically about themselves, the nation and the world.
From Seattle Times
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