zeal

Example Sentences

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"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

What he did have was a lab, called Flapping Airplanes, a novel idea for training AI models and a zeal to hire talented young researchers eager to tackle AI’s biggest problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Their opinions may be diametrically opposed but they are held with equivalent zeal.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Despite the Grinch’s anti-consumerist zeal, the market for his visage has exploded in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

Some farmers used as much as 200 pounds per acre; one, in an extraordinary excess of zeal, applied more than a quarter of a ton to the acre.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson