1
as in sincerely
without any attempt to impress by deception or exaggeration
"You look nice," she commented innocently
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2
as in chastely
with purity of thought and deed
very young children approach the world so innocently
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Yet, while organizational leaders may sincerely pursue tangible improvements across the DEI spectrum, these efforts often turn up short, regrettably failing to move the needle.—
Charlotte Sweeney OBE,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025 -
Sting sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience and extends his gratitude to the fans for their understanding.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
22 Jan. 2025
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From a talent perspective, success in 2025 will hinge on candidates researching typical offerings, asking the right questions and advocating for the benefits that matter most to them—elements that can transform a standard offer into a genuinely fulfilling employment package.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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In other words, don’t force yourself to complete a 1000-piece puzzle or go birdwatching if neither of those things genuinely pique your interest.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
19 Jan. 2025
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Shaping Tomorrow's Intelligence Today The shift from purely generative to more agentic AI represents a fundamental reimagining of what artificial intelligence can be.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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On a purely statistical basis, the 1930-31 team remain the worst version of Manchester United the English top flight has seen, losing their first 12 games of that season, something no subsequent side has ever matched.—
Andy Mitten,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Entrepreneurship, when properly understood, is much more about letting curiosity, resilience, and the market lead the way.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Israeli officials are reportedly hoping for the U.S. to take a more proactive role in ensuring that the Lebanese army is properly deployed and the terms of the ceasefire are enforced on Hezbollah’s remaining personnel.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Innocently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innocently. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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