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vigorously

[vig-er-uhs-lee] / ˈvɪg ər əs li /


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We intend to vigorously challenge these findings and penalties through every avenue available to us and look forward to an ethical and impartial arbitration process.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

Nipsco has denied wrongdoing and said it would "vigorously" defend itself in court.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

How could basic operations on the Navy’s most highly valued and most vigorously maintained platform have deteriorated so badly?

From Slate Aug. 19, 2026

He supported Dwight Eisenhower in 1956 and Richard Nixon in 1960 but vigorously opposed Barry Goldwater in 1964 after the Arizona senator voted against that year’s Civil Rights Act.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Alice’s handshake was a weak clasp, as if she handled herself with much care, as if she would never scrub herself too vigorously.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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