eager

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Part of the burst of activity is due to the artificial-intelligence boom in the U.S., as the big fossil-fuel-rich countries are eager to become major players in the space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Amazon has been more eager to acquire companies to help expand its empire, now worth $2.26 trillion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

“Uncertainty remains, but evidence is building that when there are signs of de-escalation, investors are eager to reengage.”

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Still, he was eager to explore a fresh frontier.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

His hands were jammed in his pockets, and he craned his neck over the passersby, watching for me with an eager, anxious expression.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu