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earnestness

[ur-nist-nis] / ˈɜr nɪst nɪs /


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Our earnestness is what inspired the founding generation to take such great risks in service of a belief.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

That earnestness was always my favorite element of their work.

From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026

Mattammal said he’s focused on curriculum, job readiness, data collection and analysis and on promoting innovation, although all the candidates would assert earnestness in these arenas.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

I arrived at Columbia in my 30s with the earnestness of a convert.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2026

Most of us had heard a version of the address too many times before, and he droned on, killing time with his well-rehearsed nod toward earnestness.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely




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