"The performance was unacceptable," Bowness said, speaking calmly yet pointedly.

Murray was speaking calmly yet pointedly, alternating comments about the league in general and Sunday's game in particular.

For example, he spoke pointedly of "the right to be elected or appointed to a public position."

Speaking calmly yet pointedly, Campbell said: "There wasn't a lot of effort.

I spoke rather pointedly with the Drasnian, laying down a few rules for him to follow in his venture.

Larry must have shown his surprise, for the girl spoke again and pointedly.

He spoke pointedly, though, at the signing ceremony on Sunday.

I have heard of you as well, Colonel,' Moses replied, pointedly speaking English.

Amberdrake wiped a palm across his face and turned back to speak to her pointedly.

The pieces did not speak especially pointedly to one another.