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Discover LudwigThe phrase "In earnest" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that something is serious or sincere, often in the context of intentions or actions.
Example: "After months of planning, she finally approached her boss in earnest about her proposal for a new project."
Alternatives: "Seriously" or "In all seriousness".
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chants started in earnest.
The protests began in earnest.
Grape Strike, began in earnest.
Let battle commence in earnest.
And construction began in earnest.
Sometimes Mao is quoted in earnest.
The trail began in earnest here.
were in earnest about ending the war.
His metamorphosis had begun in earnest.
The hunt, however, is on in earnest.
It was dual power in earnest.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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