earnestly

Example Sentences

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Politicians on prime-time shows in Portugal and Spain earnestly debate how to ensure that locals aren’t disadvantaged by the new wave of foreign residents.

From The Wall Street Journal

His minister father loathed rap, yet Jean teasingly and earnestly called himself “the preacher’s son,” filling his verses with biblical language that still shows up in “Quantum Leap.”

From Los Angeles Times

Politics has of course always had a mucky and brutal side to it, as well as one of public service which works earnestly to improve people's lives.

From BBC

He turned around in his seat and peered earnestly back at Jonah.

From Literature

I’m asking that earnestly, because there’s no consensus.

From The Wall Street Journal