unobtrusively
Example Sentences
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That would be actor Will Poulter, sitting in the background of this first shot, waiting unobtrusively for his turn at the stand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Because speaking is part of daily life, it can be measured repeatedly and unobtrusively on a large scale.
From Science Daily ● May 13, 2026
Even though Jenner seems able to afford it, it does seem odd that a house that was so prominent on the market when it was first listed has quietly and unobtrusively been languishing there.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 17, 2026
Hernández Romero knew they had spent 125 days imprisoned because when any detainee went for a medical consult, they would unobtrusively note the calendar in the room and report back to the group.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2025
Patiently and unobtrusively Atticus had taught him everything Henry knew about his craft, but Henry sometimes wondered if he would be as old as Atticus before he reduced law to his possession.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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