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discouragingly



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But a growing number doubt that Woods will be able to start at Augusta, especially after his friend Steve Stricker discouragingly said on Tuesday, “I don’t think he’s doing that well right now physically.”

From Golf Digest Mar. 9, 2017

Advertisement The tools of online collaboration are still relatively primitive and often discouragingly awkward.

From Slate Oct. 15, 2013

No Doubt Stout goes into the piquant BBQ sauce that moistened pulled pork, or tried to: the stringy meat was discouragingly tough.

From Seattle Times Oct. 11, 2012

Then they assemble in the forward lounge for a talk on procedure given by three of the discouragingly capable staff members.

From The New Yorker Dec. 12, 2011

He located Hubbard Glacier, which looked discouragingly far away from Seward.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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