as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
a settler stoutly defending his right to be on the land
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The Yield curve flipped from strongly inverted to rapidly steepening within a week of the Fed’s first rate cut in 4 ½ years.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025 -
The commission is currently charged with giving final approval for Envision Evanston 2045, an initiative that would increase density that Biss has strongly supported.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Method: Fill a wine glass with ice, add the wine, mint and slices of lemon then stir vigorously to combine.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The writer-director’s smartest move is never to deny Colin his dignity, even when he’s humiliated for disappointing Ray or getting vigorously plowed on a table.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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As one of the last remaining breeds bred for the specific purposes of sledding and hunting, its genetic purity is fiercely protected.—
Katherine Alex Beaven,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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The Virginia congressman fiercely defended government workers in the wake of President Donald Trump’s election as the Administration sought to cut federal funding and employees.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
21 May 2025
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The second-term Republican president's remarks contrasted with his other more-combative public comments from throughout the long holiday weekend, including an all-caps message sent just hours earlier that swung hard at his political opponents and federal judges.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Fashion aside, the culture has given Loc a sense of belonging, and motivation to work harder at his craft.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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“Stoutly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoutly. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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