as in innocently
with purity of thought and deed
for living so chastely Kateri Tekakwitha became known as the "Lily of the Mohawks"
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Adverb
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His friend had innocently landed on that scene.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025 -
In a thriller, the suspense is built around a challenge posed to the protagonist — the last big score before retiring, being innocently accused of a crime or accidentally getting involved in something dangerous and deadly.—
Anders de la Motte,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Unhealthy roots can’t properly absorb nutrients the plant needs.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit alleges the property was not properly licensed for rental and did not have appropriate smoke detectors.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The key question now is whether these shows of force are purely symbolic or if the next strike, flight, or covert action could trigger a direct confrontation between the two countries.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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And, just in time for Halloween, The Twisted Spine, New York’s first bookstore dedicated purely to horror, has opened its doors in Williamsburg.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The glorious sweep of progress toward Roman civilization and prosperity means the end of an idyllic, virtuously rustic Golden Age.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Students must be trained to confront the fundamental questions of human existence, to think ethically, to act morally and to love humanity boldly.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Unlike a movie, show, or song, reading a novel from cover to cover demands time and sustained attention to stay engaged throughout the slowest chapters and extend empathy to flawed, morally gray protagonists.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Chastely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chastely. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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