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For The Times) Pierson was a prosecutor through and through, and didn’t subscribe to the notion that there were huge numbers of innocent people in prison because of the sloppiness or zealotry of law enforcement.
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
Those who hoped to simply wait out this period of repression and zealotry now realize that there is no returning to the way things were.
—Tatiana Stanovaya, Foreign Affairs, 9 May 2024
Johnny Smith wakes from a years-long coma with psychic abilities, only to discover a world chock-full of protests, corruption, religious zealotry, and crumbling faith in the American dream.
—The Week Us, theweek, 23 Apr. 2024
Molina, the embodiment of theatrical excellence, is perfectly cast as the rational counterpoise to Brady’s zealotry.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2023
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
Those who hoped to simply wait out this period of repression and zealotry now realize that there is no returning to the way things were.
—Tatiana Stanovaya, Foreign Affairs, 9 May 2024
Johnny Smith wakes from a years-long coma with psychic abilities, only to discover a world chock-full of protests, corruption, religious zealotry, and crumbling faith in the American dream.
—The Week Us, theweek, 23 Apr. 2024
Molina, the embodiment of theatrical excellence, is perfectly cast as the rational counterpoise to Brady’s zealotry.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2023
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These may not be radio hits, but they’re sung with platinum-level fervor by his devoted audience — a testament to his rapid rise.Yoh Phillips, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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Case in point: Fenty—who served as mayor of Washington, D.C. from 2007 to 2011—described his approach to deal flow with fervor.Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
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This amorality becomes the basis of Baker’s progressive zeal and social criticism.Armond White, National Review, 18 Oct. 2024
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The scandal has rocked the city-state, known for its zeal for clean governance, with Iswaran having become the first former minister to be sentenced to prison in almost half a century.Low De Wei and Bernadette Toh / Bloomberg, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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Yankee Stadium is known for its energy and intensity, however the exuberance of supporting one's team can never cross the line into intentionally putting players at physical risk.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Venus enters Sagittarius on 17th October (staying in the fire sign until 11th November), giving us rizz and bringing exuberance to our lives.Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Biden left the race in late July, endorsing Harris — and she was greeted with a wave of enthusiasm and support as the Democratic Party quickly coalesced around her.Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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As the surge of enthusiasm over Beijing’s September economic stimulus effort has dissipated, the authorities have promised more.Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Zealotry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zealotry. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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