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earnestly

[ur-nist-lee] / ˈɜr nɪst li /
ADVERB
solemnly
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"We earnestly hope, that the 'Islamabad Talks' succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in coming days," Sharif said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“I think he’s doing it earnestly out of a true desire to see things done well,” Geis said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

His minister father loathed rap, yet Jean teasingly and earnestly called himself “the preacher’s son,” filling his verses with biblical language that still shows up in “Quantum Leap.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Politics has of course always had a mucky and brutal side to it, as well as one of public service which works earnestly to improve people's lives.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Elinor seemed to share Meggie’s fears, for she was to be seen several times talking earnestly to Mo—in the hotel corridor outside her room, at breakfast, at dinner.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke




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