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earnestly

[ur-nist-lee] / ˈɜr nɪst li /
ADVERB
solemnly
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But her character’s role is somewhat earnestly compartmentalized.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 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

However despicable body-snatchers were, their doctor-customers earnestly wanted to teach their craft and cure people of disease.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

“I don’t think we have to worry about Mr. Isidore,” she said earnestly; she walked swiftly toward him, looked up into his face.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick




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