passionate
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Adebayo Israel was always passionate about theatre "but this is where I gained my confidence on stage", the 21-year-old student told AFP, warming up his voice ahead of that night's production of "Medaaye".
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
“Anyone who knows Luis knows he is a devoted father and proud grandpa, a hardworking provider, a passionate soccer fan, and a man who has always put others before himself,” Romero wrote about his father.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
"It's clear just how passionate Messi still is for football and you can tell it's in his DNA to always be a competitor, and to try and outdo himself more than anyone else," Giroud says.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
“Two years ago you were a passionate churchman,” More says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
If there’s anything I’m passionate about, this would be it.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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