passionate
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But he said he was passionate about his opposition to this "gifting culture", adding: "We've been doing this for 15 years and we've never gifted anything to anyone really."
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
That passionate avowal is delivered, in the 1986 classic “Sherman’s March,” by southern dynamo and self-appointed matchmaker Charleen Swansea.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Responding to the demand, Mayor Zohran Mamdani -- a passionate Arsenal supporter -- has announced five free, illuminated pitches open overnight across the city for the duration of the tournament.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
Behind the scenes of soccer commentary: If you’ve been tuning in to the World Cup, you’ve probably been struck by the announcers’ uniquely energetic, passionate commentary.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2026
Amy and Isaac Post were also abolitionists, passionate about ending the practice of slavery.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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