mulishly
Example Sentences
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But the story begins with Marya mulishly oblivious to the beauty of a spring day as she obsesses about her miserable lot.
From Slate ● Jan. 15, 2021
Epshteyn, who has the mien and the manner of an extra on Boardwalk Empire, mulishly asked, “What’s going on?”
From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2016
Hopefully, the legislature of the state of Mississippi will one day follow ASB’s example instead of standing mulishly, embarrassingly behind the status quo.
From Time ● Oct. 22, 2015
Like his father and many noble males, Charles is mulishly set in his ways, loath to show any feelings, not to speak of the emotional give-and-take involved in an ordinary marriage.
From Time Magazine Archive
“No idea,” said Ron mulishly, looking up at him.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
