be eager

Example Sentences

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Many are believed to be eager to become “snitches” against former accomplices, including crooked politicians and cops.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

This is a constituency that elected officials should be eager to support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

If you had as much trouble getting along with other humans as Sam Altman does, you too might be eager to issue in the artificial intelligence revolution.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

Nevertheless, Wall Street will be eager to hear from Jerome Powell, now in his final few months as Fed Chair, for clues as to how long the Federal Reserve plans to hold rates steady.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

"Does the thought of facing the Stark boy unman you, Tyrion? Your brother Jaime would be eager to come to grips with him."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin