1
as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
argued strenuously in favor of easing the academic requirements for participation in school sports
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2
as in hard
with great effort or determination
the IT staff worked strenuously to get the network back online
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Adverb
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This foundation positions them strongly within the logistics and service sectors, partnering with major supply chain entities, including Fortune 500 companies.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025 -
Costco shareholders this week voted strongly against a proposal from a right-wing organization requesting a report on the risks of maintaining its diversity and inclusion initiatives.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Replace air filters regularly to improve airflow and prevent the furnace from working harder than necessary.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Hamilton pressed Baker hard, but without any trace of theatrics or posturing.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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In both 1996 and 2000, Steve campaigned vigorously for the Republican nomination for the Presidency.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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None have defended those programs quite as vigorously as Costco.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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The United head coach unleashed his emotions after witnessing the seventh defeat of his 15 games in charge, fiercely voicing his displeasure at his team and showing his frustrations physically.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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In the years since, the cathedral has been fiercely debated among Ghanaian politicians, who have raised questions about its funding.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Cunningham’s message to the group lasted no more than 30 seconds — with starting center Jalen Duren listening intently — but by the time the huddle dispersed, the team seemed unified.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Shade liked watching birds but was also listening intently to the dial-up modem’s buzz.—
Alexandra Jacobs,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Our lips not only have thinner skin than most of the rest of our bodies, they’re also continuously exposed to the elements.—
Cora Harrington,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Artificial intelligence systems continuously analyze the images to provide data for firefighters to quickly respond.—
John W. Daily,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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