avid

Example Sentences

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Formerly an avid cyclist, Islas said the incident has irrevocably changed his life.

From Los Angeles Times

However, the monarch is a keen football fan - said to be an avid Atlético de Madrid supporter - who alongside the Prince of Wales attended the Uefa Euro final between Spain and England in 2024.

From BBC

The specifics of the prayer were always different, for Father—who loved science—was an avid reader of a dozen university journals.

From Literature

Operation Cadence was created by police officer and avid runner PC Catrin Hughes, who hopes it will encourage women to report any harassment or abuse they receive.

From BBC

The entrepreneur describes himself as an “avid” and “almost professional water skier.”

From Los Angeles Times