cogently
Example Sentences
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Bass-baritone Ryan McKinny was eloquent as John Proctor, the opera’s flawed hero, cogently depicting his struggles with guilt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
The admonitions in Geismer’s book, published three years ago, cogently apply to the present and future.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2025
While Hillinger clearly seems more sympathetic to the models, she does let the opposition make its case cogently.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2023
Up next was Jackson, who cogently explained that the Alabama legislature’s claim in Merrill is itself rooted in a lie.
From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2022
Charles wanted The Origin of Species to be simple enough for a nonscientist to read and understand, as well as accurate and cogently argued enough to convince a scientist.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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