Word: earnest
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...mention of his name. "Z--that's my guy," beams a broad-chested major. Another says, "Greg Zielinski is the kind of cadet that makes you love teaching here." For them, Zielinski has molded himself in the Army's image of the proto-officer: strong, blunt, earnest, demanding. Even with four years to shape cadets, West Point has mixed success installing their program of warrior ethic in teenagers from so many walks of life. So when they see Zielinski adopt it all so naturally--chin out, eyes front, shoulders squared--they see total victory...
...Jazeera's expansion began in earnest last year when it launched a 24-hour all-sports satellite channel. Separate channels for children's programs and documentaries will join the new English channel in the coming months, and music and entertainment channels are also being discussed. Al-Jazeera's new look includes an overhaul of the nine-year-old mother channel. As it moves into new headquarters of its own in the Qatari capital of Doha in July, company officials say, the Arabic channel's broadcasts will emphasize factual reporting on issues like political reform. Hamad bin Thamer told TIME that...
...uncomfortable. His unease escalates when some other toughs, led by one-eyed Fogerty (Ed Harris), drop in, declaring that Tom is one Joey Cusack, notorious gunslinger in a Philadelphia mob, and insisting that he go back East with them to clear up some unfinished business. Despite Tom's earnest protests, the local sheriff and even Edie wonder whether he really is the man they've respected and loved for 20 years...
...Please wake up. Please pay attention. I’m begging you.” She had an intense gaze and an earnest face, and she had placed herself directly between me and Pinker’s next lecture...
...about and then move on to the next issue. I don’t see how you’re any better. Where’s your brave progress? Where’s your social change?” I asked, exasperated and taken aback by this intense and earnest stranger...