meritoriously
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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She graduated from her corporal school at the top of her class and was meritoriously promoted ahead of peers to sergeant in Kuwait, not long before landing in Afghanistan.
From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2021
In conclusion, Sir John remarked, that the Royal Society never more cordially or more meritoriously bestowed the gold medal, that faithful symbol of their esteem and affection.
From Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods by Kippis, Andrew
They are formed to plod meritoriously on the lower levels of thought, unpossessed of the pinions necessary to reach the heights.
From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by Tyndall, John
She was, at that very moment, meritoriously and heartily engaged in eating her breakfast.
From A Rogue's Life by Collins, Wilkie
This officer, most meritoriously, had become a master of his country’s military laws.
From A Prisoner in Turkey by Still, John
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