as in hard
with great effort or determination
intently studied his notes just before the exam
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Cunningham’s message to the group lasted no more than 30 seconds — with starting center Jalen Duren listening intently — but by the time the huddle dispersed, the team seemed unified.
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Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Intently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intently. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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