avid
Example Sentences
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The family there has always looked out for me and been avid supporters of my career.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
An avid hiker and swimmer, Scharf, 67, also maintains a disciplined yoga practice and cycles daily from his Culver City home to his Inglewood studio.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
Melissa Newman, a business professor who’s an avid cruiser, is starting to see some cracks in the industry she loves: Some cruise-goers, including repeat travelers, are saying cruising doesn’t feel special anymore.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026
As an avid racing fan, Turner views the Festival as "the pinnacle of the sport" but also understands why some regard it as a "no-brainer" to go abroad.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Friday night’s audience created a third committee, composed entirely of avid, angry Rochester skeptics.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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