testily

Example Sentences

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Subianto testily refused to accept both election results, but decided to join Widodo’s Cabinet after Widodo offered him the defense minister position in a bid for unity.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2023

He testily sparred with a shareholder lawyer, Nicholas Porritt, who had raised his ire earlier in the trial.

From Washington Times • Jan. 24, 2023

Dr. Vinson suspected the boy was diagnosed with O.D.D. partly because he had reacted testily to the other clinician during examination.

From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2022

He testily responds with, "So? I don't need a phone and a watch!"

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2021

“Convalesce means ‘to get better,’” Aunt Kitty said testily.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan