Example Sentences

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Beckett’s ruthlessly nihilistic “geriatric farce,” “Happy Days,” is unconsolingly arid but, perhaps, necessarily corrective.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2018

“Well, I’ve got to admit, havin’ played politics myself somewhat,” said Britt, unconsolingly, “that a quiet little frost of scandal will nip off a budding leaf that a wind like this wouldn’t start.”

From King Spruce, A Novel by Day, Holman

"She flattered you at that," said Mr. Budlong unconsolingly.

From Mrs. Budlong's Christmas Presents by Hughes, Rupert