imperatively

Example Sentences

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Imperatively she motioned him to her side and he obeyed with not entirely concealed reluctance, and was so preoccupied, she rallied him upon his reserve.

From The Strollers by Fisher, Harrison

Imperatively requiring dexterity of touch, they gradually forgot to look for tenderness of feeling; imperatively requiring accuracy of knowledge, they gradually forgot to ask for originality of thought.

From The Stones of Venice, Volume III (of 3) by Ruskin, John

Imperatively these multitudinous heroes forbid the setting up of effigies.

From War and the future: Italy, France and Britain at war by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

Imperatively the old man ordered: "I tell you to put these trays away!"

From Their Son; The Necklace by Zamacois, Eduardo

Imperatively called to order, M. Casimir consoled himself by the thought that the magistrate had intrusted him with eight thousand francs and the charge of the establishment.

From The Count's Millions by Gaboriau, Émile