laboriously

adverb

Definition of laboriouslynext
1
as in actively
in a manner involving great or constant activity working laboriously late into the night in order to meet the deadline

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2
as in hard
with great effort or determination the farmer laboriously pruned all season long to produce the finest crop of grapes possible

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  1. hard
  2. intently
  3. continuously
Adverb
  • The Balance Between Skills And Values The hardest hiring decision is choosing between someone with technical brilliance but questionable motivation and someone less experienced but deeply aligned with your vision.
    Sergii Malomuzh, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Other high-end players in turnaround mode, like Kering, Burberry and Versace-owner Capri, were hit even harder.
    Evan Clark, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of hard
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  • Earlier this month, General Motors CEO Mary Barra said Trump listens intently to the automotive industry, according to the Detroit Free Press.
    Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Blue Jays and Dodgers are considered longer shots, though the Jays were willing to match the Dodgers’ bid for Ohtani last offseason, and seem to be just as intently focused on Soto.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of intently
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  • In a world where technology continuously blurs the lines between virtual and real, Verstappen is at the forefront of promoting sim racing as a credible platform that can launch careers in real-world racing.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • And like the person who keeps rejoining the gym, companies must continuously recommit to data health.
    Sarah Elk, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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