Example Sentences

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Assembled informally onstage, the band began before the audience knew it, the six horn players shushing tonelessly and almost introspectively through their instruments.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2017

That’s why it’s all the more disheartening that “Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie” is directed so tonelessly; it’s a collection of details in search of images, a bunch of good ideas still awaiting composition and development.

From The New Yorker • Jul. 23, 2016

Justice Anthony Kennedy read his prepared opinion summary rather quickly and somewhat tonelessly.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2015

“It’s the same” as in last year’s playoffs, Wall said, quietly, tonelessly.

From Washington Post • May 16, 2015

Lee said tonelessly, “We’ve talked a lot and I don’t remember that we have ever discussed me—ever.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck