priggishly

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Adverb
  • Armed federal agents broke down the door while executing a warrant for someone else, and rounded up the people inside without properly determining whether Juan was a flight risk or a danger to the community, said Lear, his immigration attorney.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Ahead, garden experts discuss the reasons why soap can effectively deter deer and offer guidance on how to use it properly.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • On Next Generation, the crew members of the Enterprise are all heterosexual and most primly single.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Adverb
  • Part of his early issues were a result of playing alongside three rookies — Grant, Phillips and Biggers — who all struggled early, but played decently late.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Randall was a decently productive depth receiver for three years at Clemson, moved to running back for his senior season, and promptly ran for 814 yards and 10 touchdowns to lead the Tigers’ backfield.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Priggishly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priggishly. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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