Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a strenuous manner; with eager and pressing zeal; ardently; boldly; vigorously; actively.
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- adverb In a
strenuous manner.
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- adverb in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously
Etymologies
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Examples
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Most Americans (58%) believe Congress acted appropriately in strenuously opposing the deal, while just 24% say lawmakers made too much of the situation.
March 2006 2006
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One of the things Blunt objects to most strenuously is that few women inherit the ranches and farms they grow up on.
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2. 1Macbeth is again strenuously soft by conscience, as he shrinks in horror from a full of red red blood dagger which his aptitude binds prior to him.
Philadelphia Reflections: Shakspere Society of Philadelphia admin 2009
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2. 1Macbeth is again strenuously soft by conscience, as he shrinks in horror from a full of red red blood dagger which his aptitude binds prior to him.
Archive 2009-11-01 admin 2009
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Affected as Emilia was by other sensations, she could not combat the idea strenuously suggested by him, that he had reason to complain of her behaviour.
Sandra Belloni — Volume 7 George Meredith 1868
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Affected as Emilia was by other sensations, she could not combat the idea strenuously suggested by him, that he had reason to complain of her behaviour.
Sandra Belloni — Complete George Meredith 1868
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Affected as Emilia was by other sensations, she could not combat the idea strenuously suggested by him, that he had reason to complain of her behaviour.
Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868
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But Zelman told the judge she "strenuously" objected, saying the prosecution's claim of an ongoing investigation "is simply insufficient excuse on which to deny our clients their right to a prompt arraignment."
Danroy Henry's Arrested Teammates Seek Dismissal Of Charges AP 2010
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But Zelman told the judge she "strenuously" objected, saying the prosecution's claim of an ongoing investigation "is simply insufficient excuse on which to deny our clients their right to a prompt arraignment."
Danroy Henry's Arrested Teammates Seek Dismissal Of Charges AP 2010
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But Zelman told the judge she "strenuously" objected, saying the prosecution's claim of an ongoing investigation "is simply insufficient excuse on which to deny our clients their right to a prompt arraignment."
Danroy Henry's Arrested Teammates Seek Dismissal Of Charges AP 2010
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