as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
the driving rhythms and dramatic crescendos of the muscularly played final movement brought concertgoers to their feet
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The Yield curve flipped from strongly inverted to rapidly steepening within a week of the Fed’s first rate cut in 4 ½ years.—
George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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That’s because diets high in saturated fat are strongly correlated with high blood cholesterol, which increases your risk for heart disease and stroke, says Dave.—
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Sperm have to wiggle vigorously to reach an egg, and that motion is key to a clever new fertility test.—
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Research shows that lifting more vigorously results in higher energy expenditure than lifting with less speed and intensity.—
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This vibrant event, a modern echo of ancient gatherings, powerfully announced a bold ambition: this historic city is not just a birthplace of civilization, democracy and innovation, but a rising force aiming to be Europe's next major startup hub.—
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On top of that list was Aunt Lydia, the ruthless zealot in charge of the handmaids, played so powerfully by Ann Dowd.—
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As one of the last remaining breeds bred for the specific purposes of sledding and hunting, its genetic purity is fiercely protected.—
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After Russia claimed to have retaken control of Kursk in April, Kyiv insisted its troops are fiercely battling to preserve their foothold in the territory.—
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Fair housing means fair rules, in which tenants who work hard, play by the rules and pay on time don’t bear the financial burden of those who fail to do so.—
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The Mets managed only four hits off Falter and none were hit particularly hard.—
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What to Know The Revolutionary Guards' (IRGC) warning marks a sharp escalation in Iran's military rhetoric, signaling Tehran's readiness to respond forcefully to any attack.—
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The billionaire South African businessman, Johann Rupert, spoke forcefully too.—
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“Muscularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muscularly. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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