sturdily

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Weghorst then capitalised on his former United team-mate McTominay's mistimed jump to head in another, before Malen signed off the trouncing by sturdily staying on his feet to poke in a fourth.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2024

Once back at your seat, fold the naan over the ingredients, so it evenly holds sturdily in your hand, then eat as quickly as possible.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2024

If it’s meant to be a column, for example, you may be burying 30% of the stone to make sure it’s set sturdily in the ground.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 16, 2023

The character is as impish and sturdily resilient here as she is traditionally docile and vulnerable.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2023

He was only about four years old but he was sturdily built; moreover, he was clutching a large stuffed toy to his chest with both arms.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder