keenly
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He’s clearly an old soul, keenly intelligent, cheeky and sensitive.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
Many ufologists and UFO enthusiasts were keenly aware that, while they found the release "underwhelming," the tranche of information could likely be revelatory to the average reader.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Sam Sacks highlights the author’s “rigorously achieved style, which is stripped down, dryly unsentimental and keenly attuned to the tensions present in families and friendships.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
The Zepbound-Wegovy race made Lilly keenly aware of having to play catch-up.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
As he went on speaking and Vasudeva listened to him with a serene face, Siddhartha was more keenly aware than ever of Vasudeva’s attentiveness.
From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse
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