solidly

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Adverb
  • The Hill: Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a part of the government squarely in conservatives’ crosshairs this year, former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) appeared during Senate questioning to be prepared to implement Trump’s deregulatory agenda — and on track for confirmation.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Its hurricane-force fury manifested in huge swells that carried thousands of miles through the ocean aimed squarely at the U.S west coast.
    Duncan Madden, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • Thanks to a few lucky die rolls, the Dimension 20 crew strutted out of Madison Square Garden as heroes — though their devoted fans would’ve surely loved them the same even if they had been defeated.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
  • In a rare diplomatic triumph for the administration, those efforts helped Lebanon usher in a new president and prime minister, both of whom Hezbollah would surely have blocked were that group still powerful enough to do so.
    Andrew Exum, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • Florida plays fast, dominates the boards and is disciplined with turnovers.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
  • America's debt is expected to grow twice as fast as the U.S. economy over the next 30 years, according to the Government Accountability Office.
    Mitch Salchow, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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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