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Adverb
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The roots of my family tree are firmly established in the soil of Great Britain.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025 -
Plus, the rust-tone orange is vibrant, and the strings on the back keep the cushions firmly in place.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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The broader international wine market may be unsettled, with consumption slowing, margins tightening, and producers navigating a landscape full of uncertainty, but Guigal remains both upbeat and resolutely independent.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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So embrace conflict boldly, confidently and strategically.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Uranus harmonizing with Neptune says to boldly envision together instead of playing it safe.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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This performance does exactly that with two seemingly disparate art forms, creating a cultural moment that honors the heritage of both while fearlessly pushing creative boundaries.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
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Years later, Tropic Thunder maintains its reputation as a fearlessly politically incorrect comedy and eviscerating send-up of Hollywood.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The song encourages women to love courageously while guarding their hearts.—
Billboard China,
Billboard,
29 Aug. 2025
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While courageously intervening to protect a fellow passenger, he was viciously attacked.—
Judith Y. Kim,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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After walking the red carpet, Elordi and Isaac gamely stopped for selfies and autographs with the hordes of fans outside the theater.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
30 Aug. 2025
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While the Administration has gamely, and repeatedly, fired back.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Hosted by Jonathan Bennett, the competition challenges seven teams of the best cake, sugar and pumpkin artists in the world to create daringly delicious treats.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Ukraine is fighting valiantly against its invaders and is deserving of our steadfast support along with our NATO allies.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Angel Reese returned from injury and fought valiantly in a 94-88 loss to the Seattle Storm.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Grittily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grittily. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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