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intently

[ in-tent-lee ]

adverb

  1. in a firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed way, as with the eyes, ears, or mind:

    She sat there rapt, leaning on her elbows on the table, listening intently to us.

  2. in a fully engaged or determined way that shows strength of purpose:

    I know that many others have been working on their versions of the project far more intently—and coherently—than I.



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Ma watched her intently, smiled broadly and responded with his own elegant version of the same theme.

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It also gave him the ability to intently watch replays of what was happening on the pitch, assess the game in real time and make any needed adjustments.

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We spoke a week after she played some of the new songs in a gig at the Huntington, where her fans listened so intently that applauding almost felt rude.

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In recent years, Compton Unified teachers have intently studied how students are performing on tests and targeted lessons to weak spots.

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The king stares intently into an eternal distance through composite orbs fashioned from alabaster and glass, rendered in varying degrees of clarity, transparency and opacity.

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