zeal

Example Sentences

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But many who served in the front lines maintained their revolutionary zeal, becoming more determined to sustain the regime Khomeini bequeathed to them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

"With the martyrdom of the supreme leader, his path and mission neither will be lost nor will be forgotten, on the other hand, they will be pursued with greater vigour and zeal," a presenter said.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

Their opinions may be diametrically opposed but they are held with equivalent zeal.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Despite the Grinch’s anti-consumerist zeal, the market for his visage has exploded in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

It was the zeal of a convert and, just as at work, her enthusiasm at home could tread a line.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel