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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Adverb
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Finishing the Premier League campaign as strongly as possible would be to United’s financial benefit anyway.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025 -
What's the difference between the highs from Delta 8 and 10 to Delta 9? Delta 9 attaches to the body's endocannabinoid system more strongly than Delta 8 and Delta 10, meaning its effects are more potent, according to Leafwell.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Increase heat and simmer vigorously until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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Over the 180 pages that followed, the case was vigorously made.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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According to Fox News, the Newsom administration is concerned that retaliatory tariffs could hit California hard, with major impact on agriculture, manufacturing and trade.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy hit his chip from behind the putting surface too hard.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Decades-old clips of the pair have resurfaced online showing them arguing fiercely in favor of high tariffs on China.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2025
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While several players are fiercely competing for another shot at the title — including Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose — one of the largest prize pools in professional golf is also on the line.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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That impact was powerfully demonstrated at the President’s Cup PGA tournament at the Royal Montreal Golf Club.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The movie powerfully conveys the eerie sense of experiencing history in the present tense.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Sturdily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sturdily. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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