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ardor

[ahr-der] / ˈɑr dər /


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Happily, Mr. Hamilton, who retains his boyish handsomeness, infuses this recollected ardor with convincing feeling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Investors could well lose some ardor for Ferrari if it can’t get the electric rollout right.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

Over a bar piano and later behind closed doors, they bond over an affinity for rural songs thick with hardship, ardor and longing.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

Van Patten and De Domenico plausibly capture that youthful ardor while making it obvious why their displays of affection translate poorly to local police officials unprepared to investigate a murder that quickly drew international scrutiny.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2025

Only the ardor of the Wall Street firms, desperate to buy fire insurance on their burning home, remained undimmed.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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