zealotry
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Amanda Seyfried, nominated in Byrne’s category, is the 18th century title character in “The Testament of Ann Lee,” who turns the trauma of losing four children into religious zealotry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026
His zealotry isn't motivated by a need to do the right thing – he wants to succeed, and therefore rise.
From Salon • Sep. 23, 2022
Their zealotry makes them Herbstreit’s people; they’re almost sure to get an ‘A.’
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2022
Few Afghans expect the Taliban to fully return to their cultural zealotry of the mid-1990s, when they first came to power.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2021
I couldn’t tell if she was angry or excited—her zealotry managed to cover pretty much all the emotional bases.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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