distractedly
Example Sentences
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In the center, Porter’s youngest daughter, Elizabeth, looks distractedly to one side, unaware of the unspoken interpersonal complexities around her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Tethered to IVs and fatigued with restless anticipation, Trinity Landrum distractedly nodded to the legion of scrubs scurrying in and out of her hospital room.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2023
“It’s a tract that thousands of people pass by each day, distractedly driving their car. They probably have no idea where they are.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 26, 2023
But a series that claims to represent real historical events can lead one to wonder, distractedly, what truly happened and what was embellished or didn’t happen at all.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2022
“Is it going to be as bad as the last one?” he asked, distractedly.
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
