Example Sentences

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“The timing is just the timing,” Blanche said, unresponsively.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2024

Mr. McConnell, who earlier this year suffered a concussion and broken ribs after a fall, stared unresponsively for 23 seconds before other Republican senators stepped in to ask if he was alright.

From Washington Times • Jul. 26, 2023

Sometimes he answered questions with the weary patience of a father harassed by a child; sometimes he wandered unresponsively, while senatorial patience frayed.

From Time Magazine Archive

She made a slight movement of withdrawal, but even then—as if in forgetfulness or indifference—permitted her hand to rest unresponsively in his.

From Selected Stories of Bret Harte by Harte, Bret

"After all, I don't know that I should,", said Jack, holding out his hand, which the other shook rather unresponsively.

From A Rock in the Baltic by Barr, Robert