passionate
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Once passionate about art studies, Clare abandoned a half-finished dissertation to become a parent and now finds that the thrill she once felt about fine paintings is gone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
After England revealed the outcomes of the Ashes review in March, Stokes posted a passionate message to supporters on social media.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The 1990 graduate of South Hills High was passionate about learning the game, walked on to the golf team at the University of Oregon and eventually earned a scholarship.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Mr Justice Kinney said Natalie knew what she wanted from life and was "intelligent, passionate and funny".
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
When I raised my face again, there was such a ghastly look upon Miss Havisham’s, that it impressed me, even in my passionate hurry and grief.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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