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Recent Examples of fixedly Wole faced fixedly forward, both fists clenching the steering wheel. —
David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixedly
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Magyar’s campaign has been rigidly domestic.— Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
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Now, when a ball-strike call is challenged, the strike zone will be rigidly defined based on a batter’s height.— Juliette Arcodia, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
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That means focusing more intently on new kinds of attributes.— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
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But amid the chaos, the camera is focused intently on Robby’s face.— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Expressing concerns about rising electricity rates, water shortages, and uncaring tech oligarchs, most attendees were resolutely opposed.— Big Think, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
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Even with modern comforts such as a pool and gym, the atmosphere is resolutely agricultural.— Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
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Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods are among the sport’s top stars to steadfastly remain loyal to the PGA Tour, with Woods turning down an offer from LIV Golf of $800 million in 2022.— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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But Powell played a critical role at a vulnerable time for America’s central bank, steadfastly protecting its independence, enforcing accountability,brushing aside insults and continuing to work with the administration to avert crisis.— Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Wall Street has been determinedly upbeat about the war in Iran resolving in a relatively short window.— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Though his injuries were severe, the sailors watched in wonder as the cat determinedly licked his wounds, then got back to work destroying the rats threatening the ship’s food stores.— Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
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Asian markets closed solidly up and Europe was flat in early trading.— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Local 217 and a vice president of its international group, said the union represents about 1,000 workers in the solidly Democratic 1st Congressional District of Hartford and 26 other communities.— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
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Artemis’ crew trained intensively with geologists and other scientists to be on the lookout for more prospective landing sites for future missions, craters and just interesting events or features.— Jennifer Levasseur, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2026
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The lower mowing ranges are commonly used for recreational turf areas that are more intensively managed.— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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And now that pressure shifts squarely onto Detroit.— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
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Extending the statute of limitations for malpractice claims arising from conversion therapy is squarely consistent with Chiles.— Kris Fair, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Fixedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/fixedly. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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