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eager

[ee-ger] / ˈi gər /


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Bankers have told both companies that whichever startup goes first will get to define the new industry and benefit from being able to access large pools of cash eager to back new AI companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

DeVaux is excited for the race, obviously, but she’s also eager for this “season” to end.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Fifa has been eager to push fans to its own resale site.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Investors eager to tap into the battery boom, however, should tread carefully.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

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

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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