earnest
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But after one episode that was both emotional and academic, Jerry made what he called “an earnest plea” to listeners.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 2026
There are also a couple of earnest and successful Dylan homages: “Wild Eyes” and “I Can’t Fight It.”
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2026
Anthony Vernon started the Valencia comeback in earnest on the second-half kickoff, fielding a squib kick near the sideline and weaving 62 yards to the end zone to give the Vikings the lead for good.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
And Lagarde’s departure will kick off one of the most significant leadership shake-ups in the central bank’s history, with jockeying to succeed her beginning in earnest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
He looks so earnest, in his doorway, eyes still puffy, smile still lopsided.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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