Sarah answered mechanically questions that were addressed to her.

The statement was so preposterous that for a moment it didn't register and Paula answered mechanically.

Once or twice women in uniform came to them and asked them questions, which he answered mechanically.

Irwin Mann answered mechanically, for his thoughts were on what he had seen and the things he had learned from the young boy.

I answered mechanically, my heart sinking, I did not know why.

I was not thinking of what I said; I answered mechanically.

"Good morning to you," he answered mechanically, then, "For the love o'-!"

The nurse went on talking, and Miss Climpson answered mechanically.

He answered mechanically, his eyes frequently straying to the clock that sat on the sideboard.

The boy answered mechanically, like someone speaking from a trance.