gamely

Example Sentences

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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

Australian world number 53 Popyrin battled gamely but failed to create a break-point opportunity against his clinical opponent.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Although they begin as novice agents, both gamely step up and build an unlikely friendship in the process.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

He’d slump, a finger cleaning his ear, only to have Theresa gamely cry out, “No, no like this,” and add a shuffle, turning out her knees as Helen laughed.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen