passionate
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After a passionate and thoughtful debate, 314 MPs backed the bill – 291 voted against.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Through the many speeches and Masses delivered in multiple languages during his trip – which took him to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea—Leo made passionate appeals against violence, authoritarianism and social injustice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
“There’s a beautiful play called ‘Orpheus Descending’ that I’m really passionate about.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
The story goes that Ethel's family encouraged her to take restorative walks, and she became passionate about the countryside.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
This was what I worshiped and adored as a child: miracles of a passionate nature.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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