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zeal

[zeel] / zil /


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But Kornev is young and infused with an idealistic zeal, refusing to let these goons stonewall him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"With the martyrdom of the supreme leader, his path and mission neither will be lost nor will be forgotten, on the other hand, they will be pursued with greater vigour and zeal," a presenter said.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

The Nebraska Association of Public Employees, a union representing more than 8,000 state workers, appreciates Foley’s zeal, executive director Justin Hubly said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Mr. Smith’s career has been marked by unusual zeal to push novel theories stretching criminal law beyond reasonable bounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Your crime: too much zeal in the protection of those you love.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine




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