as in innocently
with purity of thought and deed
if you have acted righteously, you have nothing to fear
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Adverb
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One is simply that, while the probability of properly reprogramming at least one of the sites is high, reprogramming all seven is considerably more challenging.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2025 -
According to the lawsuit, the baby did not properly descend during labor—likely due to shoulder dystocia, a complication that occurs when a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck behind the mother’s pubic bone.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
23 June 2025
Adverb
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Set aside just 10 minutes a couple times a week to check in purely about feelings.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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However, the idea that denim’s resurgence is purely cyclical may be overstated, according to a recent UBS note on U.S. softlines retail.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 June 2025
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“Righteously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/righteously. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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