single-mindedly


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sin·gle-mind·ed

(sĭng′gəl-mīn′dĭd)
adj.
1. Having one overriding purpose or goal: the single-minded pursuit of money.
2. Steadfast; resolute: He was single-minded in his determination to stop smoking.

sin′gle-mind′ed·ly adv.
sin′gle-mind′ed·ness n.
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Adv.1.single-mindedly - in a single-minded manner
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