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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The mistake begins innocently enough.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026 -
The story starts innocently enough.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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According to the complaint, the historically Black university failed to maintain adequate security and did not properly respond to warnings about potential violence.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The screen installed on the door was not properly constructed to prevent pest entry, as the mesh openings were excessively large.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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So a large chunk of our desktop products are sold to our largest customers on a purely consumptive basis.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The tub becomes less about necessity and more about intention, signaling that the bathroom is a retreat rather than a purely functional room.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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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Over email, Nicholson shared her thoughts on the morally ambiguous character and the Dustin Hoffman film that brings her comfort.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In addition, cues such as success or prestige can lead people to see something as more morally good.—
Ionela Bara,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Chastely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chastely. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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