as in firmly
in a fearless manner
doughtily persistent in his opposition to casino gambling in his state
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Adverb
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Gold in particular has been buoyed by a mix of geopolitical tensions, fiscal uncertainty and concerns over currency debasement, forces that many believe remain firmly in place.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026 -
The Nets are firmly in the draft lottery picture with 36 games left, and their position is becoming clearer by the day.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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HIs wife, Sia Thao, organized the family’s escape from their village, keeping her sisters-in-law and the children together and courageously handling being questioned by police who were looking for her husband.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
18 Jan. 2026
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Our sense of our own competency enhances our ability to behave courageously, even if we’re terrified initially.—
Ranjay Gulati,
CNBC,
28 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The broadcaster finished his journey, and my colleague and I bravely made the walk back to our seats.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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And Oprah has faced this shame and blame so publicly and has bravely and vulnerably continued to share her story.—
Jessica Firger,
SELF,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Truly, valiantly, humanely trying their best.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Arsenal failing to make possession count; United valiantly organised like a tourniquet, more so when Jayde Riviere was sent off for a second caution, but never a thought as to how to make anyone else bleed.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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As in all del Gaudio’s work, wood is used prominently for its visceral impact, all of it naturally and boldly treated and effected with precise detailing.—
Richard Olsen,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Moon also pokes lucky Jupiter in your very own sign, which pushes you to show up boldly without overextending yourself.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Doughtily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doughtily. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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