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His career in elected office began as a county official when he was only 28 years old, and he’s always espoused the political importance of compromise over zealousness.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

It's no use the coaching staff telling the viewing public in post-match interviews that it's over zealousness or the player "will learn from this".

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2024

“The media’s zealousness to report must be balanced with the assurance that the fates of the accused are not predetermined before a jury considers the proof,” Ballin wrote.

From Washington Times • May 19, 2023

He called himself “everyone’s conscience,” but his zealousness shortened his career.

From Washington Post • Jun. 8, 2017

Somehow "Mac" lacked a bit of his old zealousness thereafter.

From Zone Policeman 88; a close range study of the Panama canal and its workers by Franck, Harry Alverson