Sentence examples for In earnestness from inspiring English sources

James's point is well taken, but for many genre practitioners there is a danger in earnestness.

But in earnestness and for art historical purpose, "Hannah Wilke: Gestures" sets a standard to which most museum shows don't even bother to aspire.

As we waited to pay our tab and sipped espresso one night, Mr. Krauss came by our table and asked, in earnestness, "How did we do?" Well, great, actually.

But at last, purged of their dross, they appear in native lustre; and a whole people, taught by bitter experience, receives them with humility, and applies them in earnestness and faith.It must also be recollected, that there are certain periods or times in the application of truths, which are essential in their subservience to man's use.

It was unclear to me if the word "scholar" was being used in earnestness or mockery.

What it lacks in humor and fast-paced storytelling, Madame President makes up for in earnestness.

In its intensity, in the palpable love between performer and audience, in its passion, in its earnestness, in its straightforwardness — in its politics, even! — this was the rhetorical equivalent of a Bruce Springsteen concert.

In its intensity, in the palpable love between performer and audience, in its passion, in its earnestness, in its straightforwardness in its politics, even!—this was the rhetorical equivalent of a Bruce Springsteen concert.

Whether or not I am able to confirm a wry irony in his smile, or an element of performance in his earnestness, standing in an elevator with Shia LaBeouf was worthy of my time.

Like Mr. Leach, Dr. Thomas makes up in sturdy earnestness what she lacks in telegenic appeal.

The more shocking moments fall flat in their earnestness: one dancer, standing in the middle of the stage, urinates through his underwear.