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earnestly

[ur-nist-lee] / ˈɜr nɪst li /
ADVERB
solemnly
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Yes, he was idealistic and altruistic and earnestly committed to saving lives and making life better.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

Claiming that Rubio is “just an earnestly funny person” and as an afterthought adding, “JD was spectacular.”

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

"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

“Is there a part for me in it?” she asks earnestly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

From down below—in the garden, it seemed—they could hear several voices whispering together, very earnestly and excitedly.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers




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