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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Alexandria has been really hard hit, down 50% in that period.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2026 -
For instance, walking most days is far better than exercising hard once a month.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Detectives are working diligently to solve this case.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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With its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060, China is working diligently to move away from fossil fuels toward non-carbon-emitting energy sources.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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This selective approach came after years of working intensively to support her two sons as a single mother.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Dec. 2025
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So important are Rubicon units that the Ukrainian security services are now intensively searching out their forward bases.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
22 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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People with autism may have difficulty transitioning from one activity to another, focus intently on small details or have unusual reactions to sensory stimulus.—
The Baltimore Sun,
Boston Herald,
30 Dec. 2025
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Social media videos of four-legged companions watching the movie adaptation of the beloved holiday classic have gone viral as pups of all shapes and sizes appear to be intently watching, especially when the Grinch, played by Jim Carrey, is on screen with Max, his dog and companion.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
23 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Fundholz was speaking more firmly and resolutely than before.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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Their three arcs form a sweeping epic of sapphic immortality — resolutely old-fashioned in detail but thrillingly contemporary in the telling.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Many are intensely private, so part of the heritage director’s role is to cultivate mutually beneficial relationships.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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At the same time, Always Greener is an intensely personal project.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Arsenal’s first half in the 4-1 home win against Aston Villa a week ago — when the visitors continuously broke through the middle of the pitch — was the perfect example of what happens when their partnership is split up, in this case by Rice’s knee injury.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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This article is being continuously updated.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Baker contributes mightily in that area.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Gophers’ front five struggled mightily this season.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
27 Dec. 2025
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“Amain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amain. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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