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in a way that shows no interest, curiosity, or engagement
- He stared blankly at the speaker, barely listening.
- She blankly nodded, her mind elsewhere.
- They watched the presentation blankly, unmoved by the content.
- The audience sat blankly, offering no response.
- He answered the question blankly, without enthusiasm.
2
in a way that is plain or featureless, with no distinctive or decorative qualities
- The long wall stretched blankly across the field.
- Rows of identical buildings stood blankly against the overcast sky.
- The corridor extended blankly, with no windows or artwork.
- The white sheet hung blankly from the clothesline.
- The office was furnished blankly, with only a desk and a chair.
3
in a direct, total, or unequivocal manner
- The manager blankly rejected the request.
- He blankly denied knowing anything about it.
- They blankly refused to comment further.
- She blankly refused to change her mind.
- The company blankly opposed the proposal.
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