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
In his earlier writings, Ho cogently explained why the Constitution flatly forbids these dire consequences.
From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2024
She had to cogently make a case for her presidency while baiting traps his ego couldn’t resist.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2024
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
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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