impassioned

Example Sentences

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An impassioned Heraskevych, who is allowed to remain at the Games despite not competing, told reporters at the Cortina Sliding Centre that he believed his disqualification was "totally wrong".

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Four of their own are council members and the two up for reelection — Eunisses Hernandez and Hugo Soto-Martínez — received standing ovations after their impassioned speeches.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

In an impassioned closing speech, Regan said the vote would be a "stain" on the record of those who did not back the bill.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Cook, like many business leaders, had remained silent on the scenes taking place in the major U.S. city that echoed protests around race in 2020—which drew impassioned statements from many executives, including Apple.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

The rest of us walked out on the porch, where Sloane and the lady began an impassioned conversation aside.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald