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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Area meteorologists are unsure if this year’s thick radiation fog — known regionally as tule fog — will disperse in time for the holidays, thanks to persistent weather patterns keeping the cloud layer firmly over the region.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
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After a post-Kawhi Leonard purgatory that saw the club mired in mediocrity — and worse — the club now seems to have firmly established itself as a major team of the future.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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In response, Chuck’s family courageously chose to share their story openly — and the Ace the Stigma Foundation was born.—
Ace The Stigma Foundation,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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In a story set in the Great Depression, the Filipino-American novelist wrote courageously of the struggles of the migrant worker who wishes to live with dignity in a world that chooses not to see him as fully human.—
Time,
Time,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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When Kelsey bravely asks if there’s any part of her that’s now thankful for Jo-Ellen given this new development, Rulla maintains that Jo-Ellen went about it the wrong way.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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The battle is also the site where the legend of Molly Pitcher bravely bringing water to the troops began.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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And while the Americans continued to fight valiantly, Germany ultimately hung on for a 1-0 win.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The sardonic clip sees Ford reluctantly trade in his signature leather jacket for a kilt and valiantly plug Glenmorangie while standing atop a hill.—
Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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With a profusion of bright yellow flowers and deep roots, dandelions boldly take up residence in lawns and gardens.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
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Proud to live boldly in faith with you.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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“Doughtily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doughtily. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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