Example Sentences

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"I don't discuss private conversations, I don't see any reasons why I should," he retorted, rather touchily.

From The Guardian • Jul. 4, 2012

Very flatly, the U.S. asked touchily neutral Eire to take the Allied side in World War II.

From Time Magazine Archive

Both church and state, though, have been working together somewhat touchily to avoid unruly demonstrations.

From Time Magazine Archive

The farmer himself, aware of all the complaints about farm subsidies and wasteful gluts, had begun to be touchily defensive about the whole subject.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Well, try your power on my brother, if you like," said he, touchily.

From Under a Charm, Vol. I (of III) A Novel by Werner, E.