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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

Mr. Perlmutter’s zealousness for corporate frugality in service of profit is well known in the entertainment business.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2023

In his zealousness Mr. Dolman might anger her husband, then his logic would avail little.

From Thoroughbreds by Fraser, William Alexander