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as in avidly
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Recent Examples of keenly
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.
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John Kell, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
For Abdrabbou, who in 2024 established SAMARKAND, a cultural initiative dedicated to preserving and teaching tatreez, practicing the art feels most keenly like a way to honor her heritage.
—Zoe Whitfield, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Plus Russia has been expanding its drone capabilities in the war against Ukraine – a war keenly supported by Panov.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 8 Feb. 2026
Konate’s absence on compassionate leave following the death of his father has also been keenly felt.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
But Sheinbaum is keenly aware of how Trump’s actions on trade, immigration and security could plunge Mexico into turmoil, potentially threatening her own popularity and the legacy of the ruling party founded by her populist predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Royal wardrobes are rarely accidental, with working royals keenly aware that clothing can quietly convey meaning.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Mazara felt her position as a relative newcomer keenly.
—Elizabeth MacBride, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The entire executive team at Volvo is keenly aware of the teething issues experienced with the EX90.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 21 Jan. 2026
John Kell, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
For Abdrabbou, who in 2024 established SAMARKAND, a cultural initiative dedicated to preserving and teaching tatreez, practicing the art feels most keenly like a way to honor her heritage.
—Zoe Whitfield, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Plus Russia has been expanding its drone capabilities in the war against Ukraine – a war keenly supported by Panov.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 8 Feb. 2026
Konate’s absence on compassionate leave following the death of his father has also been keenly felt.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
But Sheinbaum is keenly aware of how Trump’s actions on trade, immigration and security could plunge Mexico into turmoil, potentially threatening her own popularity and the legacy of the ruling party founded by her populist predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Royal wardrobes are rarely accidental, with working royals keenly aware that clothing can quietly convey meaning.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Mazara felt her position as a relative newcomer keenly.
—Elizabeth MacBride, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The entire executive team at Volvo is keenly aware of the teething issues experienced with the EX90.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 21 Jan. 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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Yet prices for many essential goods remains high, and polls show a majority of Americans are acutely concerned about the cost of living.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Racial erasure is felt most acutely by the people whose histories are rendered invisible—here, African Americans—despite the fact that their contributions helped shape the nation and still remain too often absent from formal education.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2026
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Ning could be seen jumping up excitedly from the sidelines once Stolz crossed the finish line.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Brian Wilson was back, as the promotional campaign around 15 Big Ones excitedly proclaimed, and that meant the rockin’ good times were here to stay.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2026
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Senate Republicans are sharply divided over how to pursue the SAVE America Act voter ID and citizenship bill.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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How other states handle requests While the language of Florida’s Uniform Trade Secrets Act is similar to that found in many states, its approach to protecting insurers’ rights to shield claim documents differs sharply.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, some of them eagerly anticipate a flood of new, young people.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Paak eagerly transitioned to Hollywood multihyphenate for the project.—
Kevin Polowy,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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As the couple’s busy day of engagements on Thursday neared its end, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex poignantly stopped by the King Hussein Cancer Center, a thoughtful choice as Harry’s father, King Charles, is still receiving treatment for cancer.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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What’s wrong with being uncomfortable and plowing through demanding texts that challenge us to think about bygone times, far-off places and painful emotions, poignantly expressed?—
Patricia Steckler,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Feb. 2026
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When—and why—laughter works In the study, Sezer and her colleagues ran six experiments involving more than 3,000 participants who read about other people’s embarrassing mishaps, like dramatically knocking over a glass in a restaurant or enthusiastically waving at the wrong person.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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The problem with polls The consensus view among observers is that a small minority of Russians oppose the war, a slightly larger minority enthusiastically support the war, and the majority passively go along with what the state is doing.—
Elizaveta Gaufman,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2026
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Celeste’s version of the tour is harshly minimalistic, all black-and-white strobe lights and profane on-screen text.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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Even though Florida isn’t known for being harshly cold, some days can still feel surprisingly chilly, and these always come in handy.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Keenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keenly. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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