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Recent Examples of vehemently
When the Dodgers public address announcer read the Cubs starting lineup, Dodgers fans vehemently booed Crow-Armstrong, a trend that continued before each at-bat and again Saturday when he was announced pregame.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Rather than bruising the Italian leader, the barbs have appear to have won her support at home, even uniting those who vehemently oppose and criticize her.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Gill said more than once that Scott put his own interests above his daughter's, something Scott vehemently denied following the hearing.
—Juliet Pennington, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Upon finding an obscure Latin translation of Howard’s in Nancy’s notebook, Mary realizes the two were having an affair before her death and confronts Howard, who vehemently denies any involvement with Nancy.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
DAs group calls bill ‘fundamentally flawed’ But the state’s district attorneys, along with groups representing local governments, disagree — vehemently.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Lynas vehemently denies putting local people at risk, highlighting four separate enquiries found no environmental or safety concerns.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 21 Apr. 2026
Schuch paused in front of a Tetra Pak carton of Côtes du Rhône, noting that while such packaging had gone over fine in Nordic countries, French consumers had rejected it vehemently.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
City officials have been vehemently opposed to the expansion, and have even shut off water to the site until DHS can share a clear plan for the facility's infrastructure needs.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Rather than bruising the Italian leader, the barbs have appear to have won her support at home, even uniting those who vehemently oppose and criticize her.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Gill said more than once that Scott put his own interests above his daughter's, something Scott vehemently denied following the hearing.
—Juliet Pennington, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Upon finding an obscure Latin translation of Howard’s in Nancy’s notebook, Mary realizes the two were having an affair before her death and confronts Howard, who vehemently denies any involvement with Nancy.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
DAs group calls bill ‘fundamentally flawed’ But the state’s district attorneys, along with groups representing local governments, disagree — vehemently.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Lynas vehemently denies putting local people at risk, highlighting four separate enquiries found no environmental or safety concerns.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 21 Apr. 2026
Schuch paused in front of a Tetra Pak carton of Côtes du Rhône, noting that while such packaging had gone over fine in Nordic countries, French consumers had rejected it vehemently.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
City officials have been vehemently opposed to the expansion, and have even shut off water to the site until DHS can share a clear plan for the facility's infrastructure needs.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehemently
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Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
14 Apr. 2026
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For vegetable gardens and vigorously growing annuals, choose a nitrogen-heavy fertilizer labeled 10-10-10.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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In 2014, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s administration reinterpreted Article 9 to allow Japan’s Self-Defense Forces to more actively contribute to international peacekeeping efforts and defend allies.—
Sam Meredith,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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So far, about 50 people have applied to have their families’ mysteries solved, and 12 cases are actively being researched by the team, which includes volunteers, said a representative for the Center for Jewish History, where the genealogy institute is housed.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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And the queen’s violent enforcement of her dominance is energetically costly and can lead to injuries, according to the researchers.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
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The unanticipated consequences of transformational change are energetically explored in Jude’s films.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Blanche has reportedly been involved in overseeing the Schiff investigation and butted heads with former Justice official Ed Martin, who had zealously investigated Schiff before being removed.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 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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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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Expressing concerns about rising electricity rates, water shortages, and uncaring tech oligarchs, most attendees were resolutely opposed.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Even with modern comforts such as a pool and gym, the atmosphere is resolutely agricultural.—
Christine Chitnis,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
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The taut nail-biter is well-acted, crafted with skill and briskly paced, running a tight 95 minutes.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Under the direction and choreography of Christopher Gattelli, the show moves briskly, with energetic staging that embraces the heightened reality of its setting.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 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 26 Apr. 2026.
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