gamely
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O’Brien, gamely holding a cigar, introduces the museum director, who begins by noting that Freud’s office couch is actually housed in London.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
As she told Salon in 2000, her manager gamely spun her disappearance from public view as intentional, that she was holding out for suitable scripts.
From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026
Carpenter is "gamely playing along", says Dowell, who gives the show four stars.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
He gamely saved four set points at 3-5 but with his energy levels dropping was unable to save a fifth as the Spaniard took control.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
Granddaddy looked amused; Mother looked as if she had a sick headache but gamely held up her end of the conversation.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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