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 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
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
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
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