frenetically
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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By the 1920s, the Los Angeles Basin had become the state's leading oil-producing region as prospectors frenetically developed one oil-rich deposit after another.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2023
Several medics worked frenetically to give Eriksen chest compressions while his teammates choked away tears and formed a circle around the midfielder to shield the scene from public view.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2023
England started frenetically with the bat, perhaps unsurprisingly given they have not played since the defeat to India at the end of September.
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2022
The pace began torrential, with the teams frenetically exchanging buckets for the first 9:00.
From Washington Times • Dec. 2, 2022
“Come in, come in,” he said, waving me in frenetically.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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