intently
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He has been studying his empty glass while he’s reflecting, but then he looks at me intently to emphasize his point.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
Many youth—not just those who have had the grave misfortune of being arrested and stuck in hellish immigration detention centers—are intently watching these interactions and wondering what’s next for them.
From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026
The team there, staring intently at their screens as data poured in, were monitoring all of the spacecraft's systems, from navigation to life support.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
She pauses to listen more intently as a dispatcher relays information about a person who thinks they’re being followed by a federal agent.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025
The badger clacked her claws in front of her snout, thinking intently.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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