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earnestly

[ur-nist-lee] / ˈɜr nɪst li /
ADVERB
solemnly
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We should expect our leaders to serve earnestly and fulfill their responsibilities effectively, but also to demonstrate a baseline level of decency and moral virtue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 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

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

The tata stared out the doorway with indifference, but the mama paid attention and nodded earnestly while Mama Boanda chattered on and on with a very long story.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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