gamely

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As we speak, he gamely spoons chicken noodle soup into his mouth with a plastic spoon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Carpenter is "gamely playing along", says Dowell, who gives the show four stars.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

She survived 87 minutes in Hobart against German world number 42 Maria, who is 38, before slumping 6-4, 6-3, having gamely saved six of nine break points.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

Herbert fought gamely, running with abandon despite his broken left hand, but he unable to spark any offensive consistency.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

Frank, Bill and Lill fought gamely against the invasion, but in vain.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey