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  • The policeman and the mortuary attend - ant exchanged eyebrow signals that I hadn't the code to read, and the policeman also looked assessingly at Ivan's physical state, and at mine, and came to a decision.

    They didn’t read Pitchfork or Stereogum or Gorilla vs. Bear or Hipster Runoff Josh Spilker 2010

  • A ridiculous thrill ripped through her and she caught herself eyeing her desk assessingly.

    Hot For Him Mayberry, Sarah 2007

  • He looked around assessingly at the bedchamber, its soft draperies and the gleam of bronze, copper, and gold in every corner.

    Shield of Thunder Gemmell, David 2006

  • My cousin looked at me assessingly, then let her cigarette drop to the ground.

    The Merlot Murders Ellen Crosby 2006

  • He nodded and gazed assessingly at the old fort and the armed men who now lined the stockade walls.

    Shield of Thunder Gemmell, David 2006

  • ‘Fair …’ he repeated assessingly, his eyes gathering dangerous glints of sexual intent.

    The Playboy Boss's Chosen Bride Darcy, Emma 2006

  • My cousin looked at me assessingly, then let her cigarette drop to the ground.

    The Merlot Murders Ellen Crosby 2006

  • My cousin looked at me assessingly, then let her cigarette drop to the ground.

    The Merlot Murders Ellen Crosby 2006

  • My cousin looked at me assessingly, then let her cigarette drop to the ground.

    The Merlot Murders Ellen Crosby 2006

  • He walked over to the bed and eyed it assessingly.

    The Christmas Bride Jordan, Penny 2006

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