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earnestly

[ur-nist-lee] / ˈɜr nɪst li /
ADVERB
solemnly
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Claiming that Rubio is “just an earnestly funny person” and as an afterthought adding, “JD was spectacular.”

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Japan "has no intention whatsoever of denying or trivialising the existence of the issue", he said, but added that authorities have over the years been "earnestly addressing" diplomatic issues with Korea.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

"We earnestly hope, that the 'Islamabad Talks' succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in coming days," Sharif said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“Is there a part for me in it?” she asks earnestly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

"Well, you know you can't help everybody," he looked at me earnestly.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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