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as in avidly
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Recent Examples of keenly
The Waldorf crew is keenly aware of this comeback’s historical significance.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Langer keenly broke from the gate to get in the mix thanks to a 30 on the first nine, with five birdies.
—Jay Paris, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
After three years of failing to advance to the playoffs through the play-in tournament, Donovan is keenly aware of the precipice upon which the team is teetering.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The ensemble is using Paul Schmidt’s 1997 translation and proving — with each deeply felt and keenly considered interaction — just how much juice is in it.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
For some time, scientists have been keenly searching for evidence of what this type of event might be.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Mar. 2026
And although the Catholic Church was headquartered in Rome, Christians were keenly aware that the geographic center of their faith lay elsewhere.
—Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Over in Colorado, a less optimistic Rodriguez is keenly aware that the bridge fund’s financial relief is temporary.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Hinamoto is keenly aware of the importance of continuing the tradition of Japanese denim, not just in terms of production but as an integral part of Japan’s cultural heritage.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Langer keenly broke from the gate to get in the mix thanks to a 30 on the first nine, with five birdies.
—Jay Paris, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
After three years of failing to advance to the playoffs through the play-in tournament, Donovan is keenly aware of the precipice upon which the team is teetering.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The ensemble is using Paul Schmidt’s 1997 translation and proving — with each deeply felt and keenly considered interaction — just how much juice is in it.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
For some time, scientists have been keenly searching for evidence of what this type of event might be.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Mar. 2026
And although the Catholic Church was headquartered in Rome, Christians were keenly aware that the geographic center of their faith lay elsewhere.
—Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Over in Colorado, a less optimistic Rodriguez is keenly aware that the bridge fund’s financial relief is temporary.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Hinamoto is keenly aware of the importance of continuing the tradition of Japanese denim, not just in terms of production but as an integral part of Japan’s cultural heritage.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keenly
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This was just as the Watergate era took hold and the Washington Post was becoming the most important and avidly read paper on earth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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Yet years spent avidly collecting the pieces naturally left a mark in his approach.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Beijing would also be acutely wary of any agreement that would require it to monitor and punish ceasefire violations – especially one that could potentially pull it into conflict with the US.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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So when, in December 2025, thousands of ICE agents descended upon the Twin Cities, initiating two months of unrest and violence, restaurants were not at the forefront of the headlines, but acutely absorbing its impact.—
David Farley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Panthers fans excitedly rumbled in his mentions.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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On one of her visits, when the house lights came back up, a woman next to her excitedly embraced her.—
Alexandra Starr,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Global interest in India’s data center sector has risen sharply amid growing AI workloads.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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By banning advertising by legal operators during live sporting events and sharply limiting promotions, the proposal drastically reduces the visibility of the regulated market.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Straight men are just catching up, vanity-wise, and political opportunists have eagerly fed into their insecurities.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Nearly everyone in the building is either thinking about ordering it, eagerly waiting for its arrival or in the process of eating it.—
Cesar Hernandez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
27 Mar. 2026
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Each episode begins, almost mid-sentence, with narration that’s equal parts poignantly philosophic and absurdly, randomly juvenile.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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But as the essays so poignantly remind us, the grief of losing a canine companion is matched only by the singular joy of having one in the first place.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
14 Mar. 2026
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Opening the program with Bacewicz’s Concerto for String Orchestra, Sułkowska-Migon spoke enthusiastically about her fellow countrywoman.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Evangelical churches and commentators enthusiastically promoted the narrative.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Patrick Soon-Shiong, a controversial figure in the biotech industry, was harshly criticized by the Food and Drug Administration for making several false and misleading claims about a cancer treatment in television ads and a podcast.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
24 Mar. 2026
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Markets interpreted the message quickly and harshly.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Keenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keenly. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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