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earnest

[ur-nist] / ˈɜr nɪst /




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Jefferies analysts project that “the race will accelerate in earnest this year,” if it hasn’t already.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

It’s a movie of sublime sentiment and spiritual richness, with Stewart its earnest, tender heart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Equity-only put-call ratios continue to climb, as put buying has accompanied the selling that began in earnest last Friday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The 2026-27 campaign starts in earnest with the EFL Cup first round - which West Ham will be in - on 8-9 August.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Twenty-two days later, on August 31, 2007, Michael Burry lifted the side pocket and began to unload his own credit default swaps in earnest.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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