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earnest

[ur-nist] / ˈɜr nɪst /




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However, it “represents the beginning of a more earnest hyperscale attack of the market,” she added.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

U.S. crude prices have averaged almost $99 a barrel since April 1, up 59% from the year-earlier period, and there are few signs energy shipments are beginning to move in earnest through the Persian Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

He said: "We will begin the government in earnest as a united team, of energy, talent and experience, ready to serve."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The accusations are serious and the delivery is earnest yet somehow silly.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 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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