1
as in actively
in a manner involving great or constant activity
struggling diligently to contact everyone who might need a ride to the polls
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2
as in hard
with great effort or determination
working diligently to finish his documentary in time for the film festival
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Adverb
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Even though the Trump administration has made no secret about its intentions to downsize and remake federal health agencies, many in the field of injury and violence prevention weren't expecting their corner of the CDC to be hit so hard.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
21 Apr. 2025 -
Even so, there is no doubt that, perhaps more than his contemporary predecessors, Pope Francis dedicated his days to outreach beyond the faithful, and worked hard to make the Church more relevant in an ever-changing world.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Judge Dugan will defend herself vigorously, and looks forward to being exonerated.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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If your package of pectin comes with calcium powder, in a lidded container, stir ½ teaspoon of the calcium powder into ½ cup of water, cover, and shake vigorously to dissolve.—
Adam and Toby Diltz,
Saveur,
1 May 2025
Adverb
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Market players are listening intently to any guidance by CEO on the round of quarterly earnings now underway.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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Listen intently to your health when Mars challenges Pluto.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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These agents can continuously oversee transactions and customer activities to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.—
Craig Costigan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Styling tips to minimize damage to your hair include: Avoid continuously wearing hairstyles such as tight ponytails, hair extensions, braids, and cornrows, which cause tension and could lead to hair loss.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Diligently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diligently. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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