earnestly
Example Sentences
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They reportedly scandalized their neighbors with loud music and trash piles and performed the dances that dominated the app ironically rather than earnestly.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
“Giant,” which won the 2025 Olivier Award for best new play, begins somewhat earnestly as a debate drama.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Japan "has no intention whatsoever of denying or trivialising the existence of the issue", he said, but added that authorities have over the years been "earnestly addressing" diplomatic issues with Korea.
From BBC • 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
She loved the way he pronounced Odenigbo’s name, stressing it so earnestly.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Vocabulary lists containing earnestly
"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl
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