zeal

Example Sentences

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There are others, though, whose own zeal and blind ambition are obvious.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

She also implied that, in her zeal to fix the city’s problems, she quietly pushed out a dozen high-level bureaucrats, including those who dealt with trash pickup and police recruitment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

But the important difference comes in the fact that most of the country doesn’t share their zeal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 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

Farmer wanted to surround himself with people, particularly friends, who shared the same zeal and commitment to fighting poverty on a global scale, but starting with Haiti.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French