earnest

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In the background of a bar, a poster for Roberto Rossellini’s earnest humanitarian classic “Europa ’51” is visible, Jude obviously paying homage to a classic story about a privileged woman’s crisis of charity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Development of its massive resources began in earnest in the 1980s.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

The U.S. focused on Iran’s military and industrial power, and Israel went after the structures of internal control in earnest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

"I do believe that he's a very earnest, sound person," Martin said when Trump criticized Starmer for failing to help on Iran.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Returning to Washington to begin our final year in the White House, we knew the clock was ticking now in earnest.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama