Definitions
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- adv. In a noncommittal manner.
Etymologies
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Examples
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Kit answered noncommittally as she grabbed her sister.
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“After all these years, my dear, I doubt I could see much of any use,” he said noncommittally, remembering how Stoneville had reacted to the possibility of his involvement.
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Chase shrugged noncommittally, his dark brows drawn.
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Then I see my name before me, written in a crooked hand on a limp placard, held out in offering but noncommittally, as a salesperson might hold forth a sweater she has already decided you will not buy.
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"Uh," I said noncommittally, while trying not to sound too interested.
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Tychus rumbled noncommittally, his eyes still fastened on Jim.
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"Oh, I've got an idea," he replied noncommittally, and walked boldly away beyond the circle of the firelight.
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"It would be better for the world, and better for you," she answered noncommittally.
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He shook his head noncommittally, for he had not grasped the drift of the argument.
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"Hmm," I'd reply noncommittally, knowing he was only half joking.
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