Example Sentences

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Then Greca caught his hand in both of hers, and Dex put his arm supportingly around his shoulder.

From The Red Hell of Jupiter by Ernst, Paul

As he touched the ground he placed the other arm around her supportingly, her weight for the first time telling on him.

From The Song of the Wolf by Mayer, Frank

And moved by this, as by her pallor, more than his man’s words could have told, he gave her his arm and drew her quickly and supportingly away.

From A Lady of Quality by Burnett, Frances Hodgson

"Oh yes, you have, a lot in your time," murmurs Roger, supportingly.

From Portia or By Passions Rocked by Duchess

Then the bright color faded away, and alarmed at the pallor which succeeded it, Irving Stanley passed his arm supportingly around her, asking if she were faint.

From Bad Hugh by Holmes, Mary Jane