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gamely

[geym-lee] / ˈgeɪm li /


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He gamely wears striped socks and short shorts; she sports Gloria Vanderbilt jeans and clings to her character’s emotional truth like it’s a bucking pterodactyl.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Even megastar Bruno Mars joins in on the fun, gamely rapping the cowbell on “Never Wanna Lose You.”

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

As a previously flat pitch began to break up and play tricks, England first surrendered the initiative with the bat, then tried gamely with the ball to hang in the contest.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

But I gamely soldiered back into the sunlight and onto the pathways that line the National Mall, each ginger step kicking up dust.

From Slate Jun. 5, 2026

“Hmm, she’s not in my office,” she replied, gamely looking behind her as if the missing Ginny might be in a corner.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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