earnestly
Example Sentences
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“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
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
"We've waited more earnestly than anyone else," added RM.
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026
I thanked him earnestly from the bottom of my rapidly thinning purse.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
Vocabulary lists containing earnestly
"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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