earnestly

Example Sentences

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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

He turned around in his seat and peered earnestly back at Jonah.

From Literature

I’m asking that earnestly, because there’s no consensus.

From The Wall Street Journal

I nod and feel touched at how earnestly she calls me maestra, but her words make me nervous too.

From Literature

It’s a stunning moment, and one of the show’s most memorable scenes, because it earnestly captures the silent yearning that comprises so much of the gay experience, especially for closeted gay men.

From Salon