distractedly

Example Sentences

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“Yes,” he replied, distractedly, looking at neither me nor the stage but toward Petrov.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2024

Many more ambled about distractedly, as if lost.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 24, 2023

Wringing my hands distractedly, I asked, "What voice?"

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2021

It’s pure pleasure watching Cassie confront a police functionary with exquisite passive-aggressiveness and then meet Sunny for a gripe session during which, distractedly but inevitably, she begins to think through the new case.

From New York Times • Jul. 9, 2021

Zalmay waved at him distractedly while talking with the sales assistant about the superiority of Myst over Civilization.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai