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Adverb
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids that cruelly sow fear are not the solution.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026 -
Before his afternoon was ended so cruelly, there were positives and negatives to take from his display.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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Intense protests related to economic issues broke out in Iran in early 2026, but were harshly quelled.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Later, people tell me that the police interrogated her like a potential suspect—not harshly, just because of standard procedure.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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Crime in Los Angeles fell sharply during Villaraigosa’s two terms.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The cost of supplies and operating expenses have risen sharply, putting pressure on profits.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Duren severely underperformed in the postseason after having a career year.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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And because harpies rely on large emergent trees for nesting and an extensive, continuous canopy for hunting, even partial deforestation will severely disrupt their ability to breed and forage.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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West Ham showed themselves to be a bad team, less than the sum of their parts and wholly ill-equipped for the challenge in front of them.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Mahudhee, a Coast Guard member and one of eight divers in the rescue mission, was hospitalized after falling ill during the search, The Sun reported.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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The singer acutely understands what her artistry and her music mean to people.—
Danny Hajjar,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2026
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The spike is being felt acutely by South Florida residents, especially at the gas pump.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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The clip included footage of the employees poignantly waving goodbye to a Spirit jet from the tarmac, with one even dropping to his knees to hug the plane.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2026
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The series poignantly addresses the complexities of teenage struggles, particularly through Justin’s undiagnosed ADHD and Keisha’s experience of trauma, emphasizing the importance of unconditional support and the intersection of mental health with race and class in today’s world.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In the opening keynote, president of public broadcaster Arte France Bruno Patino provided a bleak yet piercingly precise evaluation of the industry today.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Perched along the Dalton Highway and north of the Arctic Circle, Coldfoot has virtually no light pollution, piercingly clear winter nights, and a reputation among aurora chasers for its reliable solar shows.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Hurtfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurtfully. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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