coolly
Example Sentences
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Ramsey knew what was about to happen and, sure enough, Raphinha coolly took a touch and fired the ball past a helpless Aaron Ramsdale.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Mr. Lucas coolly refused to give his mentor profit points in “Star Wars,” though he did give Mr. Spielberg and others a share.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
The 18-year-old coolly rounded goalkeeper Inaki Pena, a former Barca player, and slotted home.
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026
“Hello,” Grohl sang coolly over a bed of thrumming electric guitars, “I’ve waited here for you.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026
They stood by the side of the beach road and glanced at the children coolly, as if they weren’t bothered by the sight of them riding in a cart full of coconuts.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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