earnest
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“If hostilities were to resume in earnest, we could see prices move towards $150 per barrel,” Rystad Energy estimates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
This time, he maintains a resolutely earnest stance, and though that worked fine in “A.I.” because its conclusion was so overwhelming, “Disclosure Day” wraps up by drawing our attention to a single, final word.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
“Propeller One-Way Night Coach” is as earnest as they come, more candid than any memoir and more interesting than any biopic.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
As beach season begins in earnest, so should beach-reading season be given its due.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
“Thank you, I will,” he answered in jest, and a few months later he did it in earnest.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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