Meaning & use
Strenuously
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In a way that requires or shows great physical or mental effort.
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He strenuously denied the accusations made against him.
The athletes trained strenuously for months before the competition.
A note on using this word
Often paired with verbs like 'deny,' 'object,' or 'oppose' to emphasize the intensity of an argument.
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