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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However, critics, including former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, strongly disagree.—
Kayla Gaskins,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2025 -
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
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Any display of weakness encourages Russia to continue and strike harder, as has happened throughout the year.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Elsewhere in the women’s bracket, two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was made to work hard for her win by Spain’s Jéssica Bouzas.—
Matias Grez,
CNN,
15 Jan. 2025
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New York City Marathon Race day: November 2 The New York City Marathon is the world’s largest race—more than 55,000 finished in 2024—and is considered an unofficial holiday for the thousands of spectators who vigorously cheer as the runners make their way through all five boroughs.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Though the neighborhood pictured above was still burning vigorously Wednesday, further northwest the fire had already done horrific damage and left most homes in smoldering ruins.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 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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The researchers think the site was continuously occupied from the early Roman period (around the first century C.E.) until the end of the Byzantine period (in the late sixth century C.E.).—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 Jan. 2025
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Living standards fall continuously, millennials are screwed (never mind the following generations).—
Marlene Engelhorn,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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