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
Your hands are chiral body parts, because when placed over one another, they line up perfectly yet are shaped reflectively.
From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2025
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 ● Nov. 8, 2022
Then I pull one card from my deck and contemplate reflectively, not predictively, setting the mood for the day.
From New York Times ● Jan. 29, 2021
He paused reflectively and warmly paid tribute to my father, while placing my father’s life in its proper perspective: “It is a miracle, really, if you think about it!”
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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