Example Sentences

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Instead of celebrating, Jackson sprung up and remonstratively slapped both his hands on his helmet.

From Washington Post • Nov. 25, 2019

"He makes Clameur, George," said Philip Tanquerel remonstratively.

From Carette of Sark by Oxenham, John

“No, no, Peterkin did not ‘laugh,’” said I remonstratively.

From Personal Reminiscences in Book Making and Some Short Stories by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

“Couldn’t you let me shunt over a truck t’other side now, Sam?” asked its driver remonstratively.

From The Iron Horse by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

“We have our orders, Hadji Baba,” said he, remonstratively, “and you know that it is as much as our lives are worth to fail in our obedience.”

From The Pirate City An Algerine Tale by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)