passionate
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Adebayo Israel was always passionate about theatre "but this is where I gained my confidence on stage", the 21-year-old student told AFP, warming up his voice ahead of that night's production of "Medaaye".
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
“These are incredibly durable and long-lasting games that have really passionate communities and fandom around them,” said Javier Ferreira, co-chief executive of Scopely.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
"It's clear just how passionate Messi still is for football and you can tell it's in his DNA to always be a competitor, and to try and outdo himself more than anyone else," Giroud says.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Let’s say you’re passionate about interior design; are you spending at least 40 hours a week on it?
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
Theo is part of the stodgy establishment, a company man, while Vincent is the passionate worker, the artist.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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