adverb
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ VERB
say
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There was a twinkle in his eye as he said dryly that the procedures needed to be looked into.
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Habit, Gran said dryly , when asked; and Ruth knew she got fewer bookings every year.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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"If you're lucky," said Harrison dryly , "they'll only hang you."
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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I must apologise for returning somewhat dryly to the procedural point that has been raised during the debate.
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Theo answered dryly to the effect that it was not so wonderful for his finances.