stiffly
Example Sentences
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The ground-effect aerodynamics, and stiffly sprung cars, have been consigned to history.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
Unfortunately, these illustrious figures are badly written and stiffly played.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
But they're fairly stiffly dressed, they're all standing apart and it looks like they've just been presented a prize on a game show.
From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2025
Frank Sinatra’s recording of “My Way” was played as Sterling walked back stiffly to the Yankees dugout.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2024
“Babs gave me a job,” I tell her stiffly.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
