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  • February 5, 2009 8: 47 AM what has been done on the case so far? ... i heard recently that the man has been moved to some other position, i dont know if it was a promotion or demotion, i earnesty doubt the latter sha ... please keep us posted

    Uzoma Okere Case Adjourned 2009

  • And one of the joys of Tracey is the absolute, sincere earnesty with which she might say, "You should use a baby carrot."

    Stuff My Wife Says That Disturbs Her Co-Workers Tyler 2009

  • The bass sludge is almost non-existent, and the words are delivered with a pop earnesty typically reserved for people like Todd Rundgren.

    Chuck Klosterman on Rock Chuck Klosterman 2010

  • Jeff, ah nothing wrong - I strive for earnesty if not honesty at times on this blog.

    I’ve returned… : #comments 2008

  • Up's details have an incredible tactile quality, from the jiggle of golden retriever Dug's glossy coat to the sweet earnesty of Russell's sewn-on scout badges.

    Pixar's Small Wonder 2009

  • An attitude like that doesn't come naturally; it is a supernatural gift that must be gratefully accepted and earnesty cultivated.

    Archive 2005-08-01 Mike L 2005

  • An attitude like that doesn't come naturally; it is a supernatural gift that must be gratefully accepted and earnesty cultivated.

    "You have duped me, Lord..." Mike L 2005

  • Maybe the 8th grade Chuck would have scoffed at his desperate earnesty, but the 24-year-old Chuck was sort of touched by that sincerity.

    Fargo Rock City Chuck Klosterman 2003

  • The bass sludge is almost non-existent, and the words are delivered with a pop earnesty typically reserved for people like Todd Rundgren.

    Fargo Rock City Chuck Klosterman 2003

  • And it is made in Old New Town in a sweat shop the earnesty

    Good Time Garment | Engrish.com 2003

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