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Recent Examples of vehemently
The White House has vehemently pushed back on Kent's claims.
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Anne Bryson, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, a lack of Democratic support for weakening the filibuster prevented them from passing that legislation, but Republicans were also vehemently opposed and leaned on arguments about protecting states’ rights.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
When Indiana Republicans tried to reduce the early voting period from 28 days to 16 days this legislative session, Sweeney Bell vehemently opposed the idea.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
This is news that is bound to be celebrated by many in the creative community who have become loudly and vehemently opposed to anything AI encroaching on Hollywood.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 Mar. 2026
Zelenskyy, who addressed the leaders via video link, is vehemently opposed to allowing Russian energy to transit through Ukraine.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Zelenskyy is vehemently opposed to allowing Russian energy to transit through Ukraine.
—Lorne Cook The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
Zelensky is vehemently opposed to allowing Russian energy to transit through Ukraine.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Lago vehemently opposes Fernandez’s proposal, describing it as an irresponsible business decision that would put the city in financial risk and the reason why the fourth-fifth vote requirement needs to exist.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Anne Bryson, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, a lack of Democratic support for weakening the filibuster prevented them from passing that legislation, but Republicans were also vehemently opposed and leaned on arguments about protecting states’ rights.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
When Indiana Republicans tried to reduce the early voting period from 28 days to 16 days this legislative session, Sweeney Bell vehemently opposed the idea.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
This is news that is bound to be celebrated by many in the creative community who have become loudly and vehemently opposed to anything AI encroaching on Hollywood.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 Mar. 2026
Zelenskyy, who addressed the leaders via video link, is vehemently opposed to allowing Russian energy to transit through Ukraine.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Zelenskyy is vehemently opposed to allowing Russian energy to transit through Ukraine.
—Lorne Cook The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
Zelensky is vehemently opposed to allowing Russian energy to transit through Ukraine.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Lago vehemently opposes Fernandez’s proposal, describing it as an irresponsible business decision that would put the city in financial risk and the reason why the fourth-fifth vote requirement needs to exist.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehemently
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For many Jewish Americans, the antisemitic incidents have confirmed longstanding fears about the rise of antisemitism, as well as the need to vigorously counter extremism and live their faith undaunted by threats.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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For many Jewish Americans, the antisemitic incidents have confirmed longstanding fears about the rise of antisemitism, as well as the need to vigorously counter extremism and live their faith undaunted by threats.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, deploying strategic sobriety checkpoints — particularly during peak-risk periods — can likewise ensure that law enforcement not only follows up on harm but also actively discourages dangerous behavior.—
Sean M. Cleary,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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These are the regions where specific tick populations are permanently established, constantly present and actively transmitting diseases.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Moving energetically about Penumbra’s small stage on the sonic foundation of a four-piece band led by Sanford Moore, who’s created fresh arrangements of several of Grant’s songs, the 11-member cast summons up enough electricity to brighten up a city.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
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As Venus harmonizes with Pluto, allies become evident while enemies are energetically repelled.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Its founder, Ayatollah Khomeini, established a religious dictatorship that subjugates the Iranian people under sharia law, while zealously exporting its dogma by force.—
Elan Journo,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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At a time when post-punk was already on the verge of becoming a commodity, Gartside and his motley crew were zealously committed to DIY.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
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Business groups strenuously opposed them and after enactment sued, a legal clash currently sitting in the federal Court of Appeals.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Footage released Monday shows the Clintons, who have both strenuously denied having prior knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, being questioned by Republicans and Democrats.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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Yet their embarrassing 2-1 defeat at Macclesfield, from the sixth tier of football in England, as holders in the FA Cup’s third round in January was not against a team who massed resolutely in their own territory.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Although most of the towns and villages around them are under de-facto Hezbollah control, Qlayaa — like other Christian, Sunni Muslim and Druze communities dotting the bucolic hills of Lebanon’s south — had taken a resolutely neutral position.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The sight of them gave me the creeps, triggering a desire to turn around and walk briskly in the other direction.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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In Albany, Ossé filmed a video, rife with quick cuts, of himself walking around briskly in a dark suit and talking about the Fair Share Act.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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On her Instagram Story, the As Ever founder shared an accompanying video which, according to People, features a voice that’s likely Lilibet’s animatedly speaking towards the end of the clip, as the waves rolled in.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Mangione wore beige prison clothing to the hearing and spoke animatedly with his defense team.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Vehemently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehemently. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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