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Meanings of most perfunctory in English

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Usage of most perfunctory in English
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There was probably only the most perfunctory sympathy for the stricken director.
The Film Mystery
2
Opal shook hands with the Boy in her most perfunctory manner.
One Day / A sequel to 'Three Weeks'
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They brought only the most perfunctory acknowledgment from the White House.
The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume II
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I moved around quickly, taking the most perfunctory sort of inventory.
Burglars can't be choosers
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Betsey Lane would ask joyfully, and the most perfunctory guardian hastened to explain.
A Country Doctor and Selected Stories and Sketches
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He would not drone out even the least important and most perfunctory of speeches.
Nonsenseorship
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His actions, in all that related to his family, were of the most perfunctory kind.
Sister Carrie: A Novel
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Sapt, with a most perfunctory bow to the queen, came straight to where Rudolf stood.
Rupert of Hentzau: From The Memoirs of Fritz Von Tarlenheim / Se...
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After the most perfunctory glance at my passport I was directed to a camera operator.
The Irish Times
10
Homosoto stood in front of Miles, extended his hand and bowed the most perfunctory of bows.
Terminal Compromise
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This made it easier for me to avoid all but the most perfunctory contact with him.
Caleb's crossing
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Beyond the most perfunctory inquiry, in no case to be made public, they received scant attention.
The Press-Gang Afloat and Ashore
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Hugo dwelt on the politics of the war and its sociology only in the most perfunctory manner.
Gladiator
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And Madam Bubble's poorest and most perfunctory busking is quite enough for the foolish fish she angles for.
Bunyan Characters (2nd Series)
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On the most perfunctory occasions the scenes enacted there might have well filled the exotic observer with unmeasured amazement.
Great Fortunes from Railroads
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She dared not let him see how desperately sorry for him she felt; the most perfunctory phrase might betray her.
Queed: A Novel
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