passionate
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An ode to the ecstasy of Scrabble: Do you love hearing someone talk about something they’re really passionate about and know very well, in great intimate detail?
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
The fumble with the NFL was a humbling experience for Iger, who is a lifelong passionate sports fan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Those startling words express the author’s passionate conviction that Africa could be the largest—and most indispensable—source of immigrants to the U.S. in the second half of the 21st century.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
"I'm really passionate about the environment we've created," Painter says.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
She played the guitar and other instruments in duets with her husband, a passionate violinist.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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