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eager

[ee-ger] / ˈi gər /


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"I always encourage parents to tap into their club's community. Families with older kids are usually eager to pass down gear," she said.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

It’s also a straightforward decision for the college teams eager to bring those players back into the fold.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

Fund managers and analysts say their calendars are full of meetings with companies eager to gauge investor interest for upcoming offerings.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

The firm, known for its open-source "Qwen" AI models, has been ploughing tens of billions of dollars into the technology, with shareholders eager to see how it will monetise the huge investments.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

Flora bounced on her toes, eager to tattle on Aunt Kitty.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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