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earnest

[ur-nist] / ˈɜr nɪst /




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However, it “represents the beginning of a more earnest hyperscale attack of the market,” she added.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

He said: "We will begin the government in earnest as a united team, of energy, talent and experience, ready to serve."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The accusations are serious and the delivery is earnest yet somehow silly.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

The response has been a far cry from the blue “HANDS OFF OUR YARDS!” signs that multiplied across Los Angeles foothill neighborhoods last year as the board began developing the rules in earnest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

The next morning, Watson and Crick raced down to the lab and started model building in earnest.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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