testily

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Times • Jan. 24, 2023

The man answered a little testily, “I’m not.”

From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2022

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

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2021

But McGahn repeatedly and often testily refused to elaborate on points he made in Mueller’s report, pleading that his memory of events from more than four years ago was hazy.

From Washington Post • Jun. 9, 2021

Maycomb thrived on rumors, there would be all kinds of stories getting back to Atticus— Mr. Tuffett was sitting behind his desk, gazing testily at its top.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee