reflexively

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"Take it from the top!" the frustrated Mr. Kalichstein finally hissed; reflexively, the page turner flipped the score back to the beginning.

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  1. In a reflexive manner; in a direction backward: as, to meditate reflexively upon one's course.
  2. In grammar, after the manner of a reflexive verb.
  3. Reflectingly; slightingly; with censure. Ay, but he spoke slightly and reflexively of such a lady. South, Sermons. VI. iii.

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  • She edged away reflexively, her back bumping into the cab, staring openmouthed at Citrone. —  Scottoline, Lisa - Mistaken Identity
  • He turned and fired at the balloon reflexively, but it was too close. —  AnalogSFF,May2007
  • Sheila jumped back reflexively, giggling in delighted fright Stop, Mom Felice, wishing she could, did not apply the brake Stop killing them, Mom! —  FSF - April2006
  • He arched forward reflexively, grinding against her, and Izzie gasped. —  One-ClickBuy:SeptemberHarlequinBlaze
  • "Hey!" he shouted reflexively, diving for the papers before they could get trampled or lost among all those feet. —  Angelmass
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