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adv. - In a manner that pays close attention to detail..

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Usage examples (22)
  • When the humans arrived, most heads turned observingly.
  • In spite of her agitation she forced herself to study it observingly, making note that it was tied with strong cord and sealed in several places with red wax.
  • She will need to hold her breath, I said, reading on, if she is to do it; for women are so suspicious of any interest that has not some obvious motive behind it, so terribly...
  • Lawrence looked observingly from one face to another.
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