sustainingly

Example Sentences

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But, even while she felt thus, she condemned herself for the feeling; and strove—with how little effect!—to walk sustainingly by the side of her husband.

From The Lights and Shadows of Real Life by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)

After which, sustainingly, "I'm 'Mitchy,'" our friend stated.

From The Awkward Age by James, Henry

She put out a quick hand, and he took it and held it firmly, sustainingly, while he went on.

From The Bars of Iron by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)

Winch replied—which made it right again; especially as our friend still felt himself reassuringly and sustainingly grasped.

From The Finer Grain by James, Henry

His hand closed firmly, sustainingly, upon her elbow.

From The Bars of Iron by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)