as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
no longer so sturdily maintained his innocence when his alibi proved to be a fabrication
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With Rhodes strongly favored to decline The Rock’s offer, there was also a possibility of Rock finding his own Manchurian champion to do his bidding against Rhodes.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025 -
Sporting responded strongly after conceding the two goals.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
2 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Puffers vigorously flap their fins to carve intricate circular patterns into the sand.—
Ingrid Newkirk,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Open, add three to five cubes or a generous handful of pebble ice, seal and shake vigorously for about three to four minutes.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Republicans worked hard in recent years to court Venezuelan American voters in Florida, convinced that their party’s focus on law and order and attacks on socialism could win over the fast-growing group.—
Patricia Mazzei,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The show leans hard on assumptions viewers across the political spectrum will bring without challenging any one set.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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While Patel is fiercely loyal to Trump, his message Saturday was a rebuke to Musk, who has had the ear of the president since the 2024 campaign.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Firefly exemplifies how innovation and responsibility can coexist, even in a fiercely competitive and rapidly evolving market.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Herb Stems The stems of tender fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, basil, mint, and dill taste just as incredible—and sometimes even more powerfully herbaceous—than the leaves.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Covid-19 vaccines were powerfully protective, preventing millions of deaths.—
Apoorva Mandavilli,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Sturdily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sturdily. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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