Early in American history, the filibuster permitted an impassioned minority to hold the floor, ensuring they could make their case, no matter the impatience of the majority.
The definitive case for ending the filibuster|Ezra Klein|October 1, 2020|Vox
Wicks’ appearance and her impassioned late-night speech for Atkins’ housing bill while masked and holding her daughter ended up being the most dramatic moment of the night in an evening full of them.
Sacramento Report: 3 Takeaways From a Wild Legislative Session|Sara Libby|September 4, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Because crypto and Bitcoin were built to be decentralized and without one governing body, there are impassioned contributors across the globe who work constantly to improve access to digital assets.
Why 2020 might be the year cryptocurrency goes mainstream|jakemeth|August 24, 2020|Fortune
You can clink your wine glass and deliver an impassioned speech about conquering the demons that kept you confined in the closet.
How to Make It Through Thanksgiving Alive|Lizzie Crocker|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There were impassioned heroes rallying together to become better than they thought they could be.
‘Newsroom’ Premiere: Aaron Sorkin Puts CNN on Blast Over the Boston Bombing|Kevin Fallon|November 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Emma Watson this week impressed many with an impassioned U.N. speech about gender inequality.
Celebrities, STFU About Your ‘Privacy’|Tim Teeman|September 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In an impassioned call to action, he urged American doctors, nurses, and health care professionals to join Africa in its fight.
CDC: 'Window Is Closing' on Containing Ebola|Abby Haglage|September 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
People were astonished by his impassioned speeches at separatist meetings.
The Kremlin’s Crazy Shock Troops|Oleg Shynkarenko|May 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The impassioned, uncalculating de Montespan had given the handsome Monarch her all without stipulation.
A Versailles Christmas-Tide|Mary Stuart Boyd
He paints his picture in the light of his own emotions and prejudices, he is rather the impassioned advocate than the calm judge.
The Age of Tennyson|Hugh Walker
His impassioned reasoning often made ordinary things interesting.
Successful Methods of Public Speaking|Grenville Kleiser
Sir George would not have held her to him with that impassioned fervour.
The Shadow of Ashlydyat|Mrs. Henry Wood
Hal almost recoiled before the impassioned and incredulous surprise in the question.
The Clarion|Samuel Hopkins Adams
British Dictionary definitions for impassioned
impassioned
/ (ɪmˈpæʃənd) /
adjective
filled with passion; fiery; inflamedan impassioned appeal