earnest
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“Propeller One-Way Night Coach” is as earnest as they come, more candid than any memoir and more interesting than any biopic.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
It wasn’t until much later that she came back to the subject, privately and in earnest.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
As beach season begins in earnest, so should beach-reading season be given its due.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
However, it was also the year Nadal's injury struggle began in earnest.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
With one impulse the men sank on their knees and a deep and earnest “Amen” broke from all as their eyes followed the pointing of his finger.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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