Definitions
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- adverb So as to
prompt ; as if giving somebody acue to do something.
Etymologies
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prompting + -ly
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Examples
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"I would, wouldn't you Ford?" said Zaphod promptingly.
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy Adams, Douglas 1996
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"I would, wouldn't you Ford?" said Zaphod promptingly.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Adams, Douglas, 1952- 1979
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Hrriss doubled up in a deep bow, his tail lashing out to swat Todd promptingly on his unprotected legs.
Decision at Doona McCaffrey, Anne 1969
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