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Adverb
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On a saddle between the first and second 13er, Michelle gamely smiled when Ryan snapped the last photo that was ever taken of her, hiking along the ridge backdropped by the mountain’s famous east face with the Bowl of Tears shimmering far below.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025 -
Farrell and Robbie soldier on gamely—as do several other fine actors, including Linklater, as David’s father, and Lily Rabe, as Sarah’s mother—trying to infuse the characters with heart and soul.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Knox says that this scene ended up in the script after several discussions with Steinberg about making sure the story resolutely focused on the idea that humanity is all about change and growth.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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The show was also filmed in color at a time when British TV was resolutely black-and-white, meaning that fans had to imagine the vibrant green, orange, and yellow color schemes of Thunderbirds 2, 3, and 4, respectively, for themselves.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Two years on from the attacks, October 7 is an opportunity to recognize that authoritarianism is no longer creeping onward but rather marching determinedly.—
Aviva Klompas,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The brand has been slowly but steadily growing its own store fleet — even as the sisters remain determinedly behind the scenes.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Gawain valiantly shows up for his own beheading, keeping his end of the bargain, and passes the test of chivalry.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Sep. 2025
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Benjamin Loeb did the superb cinematography, and the score by ace Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi tries valiantly to catch the mood.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Fill a large pot nearly to the top with loose potting soil, and press in each plant firmly, leaving plenty of room for growth underneath.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Entering the game, Nacua had only found the end zone once but had already racked up 503 receiving yards on 42 catches, putting him firmly on pace to challenge former Detroit Lions wideout Calvin Johnson’s single-season record of 1,964 yards set in 2012 with Matthew Stafford as his quarterback.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The Academy’s failure to recognize these shifts reflects a disconnection from the realities faced by Iranian artists who courageously seek to redefine their narratives.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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The song encourages women to love courageously while guarding their hearts.—
Billboard China,
Billboard,
29 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Live boldly and greatly — most importantly, unapologetically!—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
3 Oct. 2025
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The designers boldly used color to attract children and encourage them to return.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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In 135 minutes, Swift explored how a girl fearlessly pursued her big dreams.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Brilliant leaders are lifelong learners, fearlessly curious, attentive listeners, and agile thinkers.—
Jason Walker PsyD,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Pluckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pluckily. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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