Example Sentences

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Little Carlotta, the youngest, saw her father's hand laid restrainingly on one after another of her brothers and sisters who wanted to break away to a life of their own.

From Time Magazine Archive

The young keeper instantly leaped forward to put his hand restrainingly on the cub’s neck.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

"Pardon, Madame—" A slender, trembling hand was laid quickly and restrainingly on his arm.

From The Northern Light by Werner, E.

He took the outflung hands and held them closely, restrainingly, soothingly.

From The Bars of Iron by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)

Before he had left his chariot, the hand of his equerry fell restrainingly on his shoulder.

From Giants on the Earth by Meek, S. P. (Sterner St. Paul)