as in hard
with great effort or determination
conflicting ideals that social philosophers have struggled amain to reconcile
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Adverb
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Nikko Reed, who had a pick-six in Thursday’s practice, broke hard on a KeAndre Lambert-Smith dig route.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
26 July 2025 -
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake hard for eight to 10 seconds.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
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At the center, McElroy feeds Carson lunch while speaking with the visiting family that is clearly enjoying watching the eagle and listening intently to McElroy.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
21 July 2025
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Rosatom, despite being a leader in overseas nuclear deployment, is bracing for workforce shortages and beginning to focus more intently on recruiting young people for its own educational programs.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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By continuously evaluating first-party data, media quality insights and cost variables, AI can make real-time decisions that drive better business KPIs.—
Dan Slivjanovski,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Today, the company prides itself on continuously adding to their menu with interesting doughnut variations and collaborations.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Towns struggled mightily as the lone rim protector last season, with more weak side help responsibilities falling to Anunoby and Bridges.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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The second-year pro struggled mightily as a shooter, however, making just 27.4% of his field goals and 20.5% of his 3-pointers.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 July 2025
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“Amain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amain. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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