passionate
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An ode to the ecstasy of Scrabble: Do you love hearing someone talk about something they’re really passionate about and know very well, in great intimate detail?
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Those startling words express the author’s passionate conviction that Africa could be the largest—and most indispensable—source of immigrants to the U.S. in the second half of the 21st century.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
“The atmosphere that is here, the pride that everybody has in the school in general … it’s one of the most passionate alumni that you are going to have,” Knox said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
To me, speeches like this have a dual purpose: Rebecca is obviously speaking to a specific character, but Waddingham’s passionate delivery makes an effective case to viewers.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
She is passionate, and I think she would do it even if Rae did not require a community volunteer project.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
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