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gusto

[guhs-toh] / ˈgʌs toʊ /


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Across the country, federal prosecutors took on trafficking cases with gusto.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

"I'm not sure we are grasping this rare opportunity with the gusto that's needed and I cannot keep waiting around for a crisis to push for faster progress," Phillips said.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

So on air Meloni set out her case for "yes" with trademark gusto.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Mr. Watkins listened to them in his car as a young cellist in England, remembering that they were performed with so much gusto he always ended up speeding while the CDs played.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Then he proceeded to sing the song with childish gusto.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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