as in hard
with great effort or determination
intently studied his notes just before the exam
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The audiences listened intently to her and Cheney, sometimes nodding along or smiling.
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Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2024
Words of Affirmation For kids who listen intently and speak sweetly, your loving words matter most.
—Gail Cornwall, Parents, 16 Oct. 2024
People begin drifting to certain games or consoles, staring intently at a wall of idolatry.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was shown several moments later listening to Biden's speech intently.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
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Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2024
Words of Affirmation For kids who listen intently and speak sweetly, your loving words matter most.
—Gail Cornwall, Parents, 16 Oct. 2024
People begin drifting to certain games or consoles, staring intently at a wall of idolatry.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was shown several moments later listening to Biden's speech intently.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Intently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intently. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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