He defended his ideas vigorously. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : a vigorous effort. ,a vigorous youngster. ,vigorous steps; a vigorous personality. ,vigorous law enforcement. From Dictionary.com.
I would not say that McCain "vigorously" defended Kerry. From Wordnik.com. [Voter tells McCain he needs 'Swift Boat' help] Reference
Senators Feingold and McCain vigorously advocated reform. From Wordnik.com. [Making Sense of McCain-Feingold and Campaign-Finance Reform] Reference
Oh shoot! I forgot to say the "plant thickly; thin vigorously" advice applies to CARROTS. From Wordnik.com. [Weekending at the Holt House] Reference
That hardly creates incentives for the board to bargain vigorously over CEO compensation. From Wordnik.com. [Minimum Wage and CEO Pay, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference
We returned to our line on this side of Vera, and the siege of San Sebastian was again vigorously resumed. From Wordnik.com. [The Autobiography of Liuetenant-General Sir Harry Smith, Baronet of Aliwal on the Sutlej, G. C. B.] Reference
She went into the study bathroom and scrubbed all the tile and porcelain vigorously with cleanser and brushes. From Wordnik.com. [MORE FROM GINNY BATES: CLASS] Reference
Global investors have piled into developing economies in East Asia as they have rebounded vigorously from the global financial crisis. From Wordnik.com. [World Bank Makes Case for Stronger Yuan] Reference
This flaw, de Man concludes vigorously, is the substitution of ontological for what could well be called formal dimensions of language. From Wordnik.com. [Discontinuous Shifts: History Reading History] Reference
And now they're back near my home, calling vigorously, insistently from every eminence. From Wordnik.com. [RutlandHerald.com] Reference
"We defend that trademark vigorously, which is a very time-consuming and expensive thing,". From Wordnik.com. [NYT > Home Page] Reference
Here's something I recently learned from a very experienced veggie gardener: plant thickly then thin vigorously. From Wordnik.com. [Weekending at the Holt House] Reference
The Senate Award for Life-Time Achievement - aka vigorously cheering for the ruling party - no one at the Toronto Star!. From Wordnik.com. [The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed] Reference
Iranian intervention, which the political climate in Washington won’t allow us to counter vigorously, is a serious worry. From Wordnik.com. [Low Intensity Victory] Reference
The party said it would "vigorously" defend the lawsuit. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
Netzeeza said it will "vigorously" fight the injunction. From Wordnik.com. [CIA drones could be grounded by software suit] Reference
EBay plans to fight this litigation "vigorously," he said. From Wordnik.com. [Chicago Sues eBay's StubHub] Reference
He said SCA intends to "vigorously" challenge Merrill's action. From Wordnik.com. [Merrill Unit Sues] Reference
It said the Wells notice was "without merit" and that the firm would "vigorously" fight the charges. From Wordnik.com. [SEC Is Ready to File Case Against Pequot] Reference
Cosatu president John Gomomo said in a statement the union would "vigorously" defend the court action. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
Bloggers revolted, activists rebelled, and Howard Dean said he won't "vigorously" support him any longer. From Wordnik.com. [Sahil Kapur: Obama Cannot Afford to Lose Progressives] Reference
Dyani warned employers against victimising marchers, saying the union would "vigorously" defend the workers. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
The ANC said it would appeal the ruling, and "vigorously" contest all the other by-elections in the Western Cape. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
BHP Billiton spokesman Ruban Yogarajah said the lawsuit is without merit and that BHP plans to "vigorously" contest it. From Wordnik.com. [Potash Corp. Seeks to Block BHP Bid] Reference
A tiny minority of citizens were holding the democratic victory in contempt and could expect to be dealt with "vigorously". From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
Tuesday at a report which indicates unemployment has risen slightly, and called on the government to "vigorously" address the issue. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
Bailey's solicitor, Frank Buttimer, insists that any attempt by the French authorities to extradite him will be "vigorously" opposed. From Wordnik.com. [Du Plantier murder: village of Schull in West Cork is braced for new moves in case that shattered its peace] Reference
For example, he promised to engage "vigorously" on climate change. From Wordnik.com. [Global Issues News Headlines] Reference
The Metro Atlanta Chamber "vigorously" opposes the bill, which would. From Wordnik.com. [ajc.com - News] Reference
Buckmaster pledged that Craigslist will "vigorously" defend against the lawsuit. From Wordnik.com. [Reason Magazine - Hit & Run] Reference
Hampton will 'vigorously' fight lawsuit against Buckroe development, attorney says. From Wordnik.com. [The Shad Plank] Reference
Fantino has long denied any wrongdoing and has vowed to "vigorously" fight the allegations. From Wordnik.com. [London Free Press] Reference
Mr. Fantino has long denied any wrongdoing and has vowed to "vigorously" fight the allegations. From Wordnik.com. [The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed] Reference
In a statement, Seattle-based Expeditors said it intends to "vigorously" defend itself against the allegations. From Wordnik.com. [Reuters: Top News] Reference
The Obama administration is committed to pursuing a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict "vigorously". From Wordnik.com. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] Reference
The company has issued a statement saying both it and its directors will be defending the claims against them "vigorously". From Wordnik.com. [Latest News - Yahoo!7 News] Reference
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