earnest
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“Clash of Nations” puts enormous emphasis on the state of race relations in the America of Joe Louis—Delbert Hunt’s earnest narration recounts a lot of sins that probably don’t need quite the breathless review.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
If petrol prices start dropping in earnest, it could be a tangible sign for Americans that things are getting better.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
Equity-only put-call ratios continue to climb, as put buying has accompanied the selling that began in earnest last Friday.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
“Propeller One-Way Night Coach” is as earnest as they come, more candid than any memoir and more interesting than any biopic.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
“No,” said Francis, after an earnest, thoughtful pause, “no, I think you’re right”; and I echoed this, though I knew—and Francis knew, too—that as a matter of fact Bunny had known how to type.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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