eager

Example Sentences

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His partner was not as eager as he had hoped or thought.

From Literature

They were both so eager to get away from that sharecropping farm that they started loading the wagon by moonlight.

From Literature

More gnomes were emerging from their holes in the ground, eager to gather messages and deliver them to the rightful recipients.

From Literature

That is why Friday's last 16 draw will bring eager anticipation rather than trepidation as former Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle knows better than most.

From BBC

Airbnb also noted that “travelers have been eager to embark on their own private cottage getaway,” with a 40% increase in property searches in Muskoka since the finale aired in late December.

From Los Angeles Times