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as in avidly
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Recent Examples of keenly
Speaking to the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, Leo seemed keenly aware that the #MeToo movement had unleashed revelations around the world of abuses committed against adults in vulnerable situations within the church.
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ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The camera, while keenly observant, maintains a mannered distance within the confines of Compassion House, a caring facility where some teens are sent by their families, and others are ordered by local courts while strapped with ankle monitors too large for their legs.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
Living through the aftermath of Rome’s plundering in 410 by the Visigoths, Augustine keenly appreciated the fact that empires come and go.
—Brett Whalen, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
Lincoln was keenly aware that, consistent with the founding conception of republicanism, the Constitution and its system of separation of powers aimed to create a deliberative democracy — one that combined accountability with reason-giving in the public domain.
—Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
As the goals are drying up from other positions, Watkins’ steady slide is more keenly felt now than in the early months of the campaign.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
If the conflict continues, its full impact on the entertainment world in the region will be felt more keenly during the Eid Al Fitr holidays from March 19, marking the end of Ramadan.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
The burden of history is ever keenly felt.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
But he has also been keenly focused on internal use cases and says there’s not one part of the business where artificial intelligence isn’t being considered as a tool that can improve workflows.
—John Kell, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The camera, while keenly observant, maintains a mannered distance within the confines of Compassion House, a caring facility where some teens are sent by their families, and others are ordered by local courts while strapped with ankle monitors too large for their legs.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
Living through the aftermath of Rome’s plundering in 410 by the Visigoths, Augustine keenly appreciated the fact that empires come and go.
—Brett Whalen, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
Lincoln was keenly aware that, consistent with the founding conception of republicanism, the Constitution and its system of separation of powers aimed to create a deliberative democracy — one that combined accountability with reason-giving in the public domain.
—Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
As the goals are drying up from other positions, Watkins’ steady slide is more keenly felt now than in the early months of the campaign.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
If the conflict continues, its full impact on the entertainment world in the region will be felt more keenly during the Eid Al Fitr holidays from March 19, marking the end of Ramadan.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
The burden of history is ever keenly felt.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
But he has also been keenly focused on internal use cases and says there’s not one part of the business where artificial intelligence isn’t being considered as a tool that can improve workflows.
—John Kell, Fortune, 18 Feb. 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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With the convention center demolished for renovations, festivalgoers moving between key areas like Rainey Street and Congress Avenue felt the city’s transportation gaps more acutely.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Notably absent, however, were the leaders of Colombia and Mexico, the two nations suffering most acutely.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Starla, a young boxer that had been excitedly jumping on the visitors, seemed to sense that something serious was happening.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Hendrickson spoke excitedly about the opportunity to play with quarterback Lamar Jackson rather than chase him.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Somaliland’s moment in Washington has been building for years, but the pace has accelerated sharply.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, compliance checks dropped sharply to 369 after department leaders curtailed overtime spending amid a broader city budget crunch.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Yet plenty of glaring questions about the long-term viability of AI programming prevail, with some warning that questionable and unverified code could come to spell disaster for corporations that eagerly embrace it.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
19 Mar. 2026
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With stock-sized tires, the truck accelerated more eagerly, steering felt sharper, and parking was easier.—
Bryan Rogala,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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Senior Tec Connect classes offered through Solana Beach Community Connections have been enthusiastically reviewed by participants.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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His climber fails to get Camper Kyle to the ground in time, but Bauer claps enthusiastically.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Dissent is harshly punished in Iran, as demonstrated earlier this year when the regime killed thousands of protesters who dared to challenge its rule.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Since leaving office, Ahmadinejad has harshly criticized the Iranian government, and as a result, Iran’s Guardian Council has formally excluded him from running for president.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Keenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keenly. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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