haughtily
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In a series of contentious interviews on Wednesday, Trump allies and associates haughtily blew off questions from concerned reporters.
From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2025
Time's Stephanie Zacharek was less keen on her performance, however, saying Jolie "plays her subject as haughtily cool and deeply insecure, but captures none of her imperious charisma".
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2024
“Sex and the City” devotees will instantly recognize Sternhagen, who died in November at 93, as Bunny MacDougal, Charlotte York’s haughtily disapproving first mother-in-law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
“I’m gonna fight my battle, and I’m gonna deliver,” he said haughtily, wearing his signature blue blazer and shades.
From Slate ● May 16, 2023
“I’ve decided there are better ways of making a stand about elf rights,” said Hermione haughtily.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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