Example Sentences

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“It’s certainly remarkable how short-sightedly and irrationally both act,” the magazine wrote.

From The Guardian • Jul. 10, 2018

Ambrose Spike squinted short-sightedly down at the darkened woodland floor.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

He groped about the room, peering short-sightedly for his case of instruments.

From The Romantic by Sinclair, May

Genius has been short-sightedly defined as "an infinite capacity for taking pains."

From The Joyful Heart by Schauffler, Robert Haven

Miss Farish bent short-sightedly over the accompanying card.

From House of Mirth by Wharton, Edith