Definitions
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- adv. With intense energy, force or vigor
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- In a vigorous manner; with vigor; forcibly; with active exertions.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adv. with vigor; in a vigorous manner
Etymologies
Examples
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I would not say that McCain "vigorously" defended Kerry.
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Global investors have piled into developing economies in East Asia as they have rebounded vigorously from the global financial crisis.
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That hardly creates incentives for the board to bargain vigorously over CEO compensation.
Minimum Wage and CEO Pay, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty
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Oh shoot! I forgot to say the "plant thickly; thin vigorously" advice applies to CARROTS.
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She went into the study bathroom and scrubbed all the tile and porcelain vigorously with cleanser and brushes.
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D ick Cheney's on the stump again vigorously trashing all opponents of the Bush/Cheney policy of stying in Iraq until, well, who knows.
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This flaw, de Man concludes vigorously, is the substitution of ontological for what could well be called formal dimensions of language.
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Senators Feingold and McCain vigorously advocated reform.
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We returned to our line on this side of Vera, and the siege of San Sebastian was again vigorously resumed.
The Autobiography of Liuetenant-General Sir Harry Smith, Baronet of Aliwal on the Sutlej, G. C. B.
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Their voices waxed stronger day by day; from morning to night they called vigorously; and very lovely they looked as they sat on the branches in their brand-new fluffy suits, with their tails a little spread, and showing the snowy borderings beautifully.
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