ardor

Example Sentences

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He policed brushback pitches with ardor and once called a night game for darkness when lighting malfunctions compromised visibility near home plate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Investors could well lose some ardor for Ferrari if it can’t get the electric rollout right.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

Van Patten and De Domenico plausibly capture that youthful ardor while making it obvious why their displays of affection translate poorly to local police officials unprepared to investigate a murder that quickly drew international scrutiny.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2025

So perhaps it’s not surprising that the ardor and enthusiasm of 2022 have faded.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2024

The lovely voices in ardor appealing over the water made me crave to listen, and I tried to say ‘Untie me!’ to the crew, jerking my brows; but they bent steady to the oars.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer