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
“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
This will require some research, so you’re not distractedly asking Siri for the closest Mediterranean restaurant or trying to type “best cheeseburger” into Google while you drive.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 25, 2022
Chandresh takes credit only for the white blooms, keeping one pinned to his lapel that he toys with distractedly throughout the service.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
