eager

Example Sentences

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He clearly realized, as the countdown clock clicked on, that he had overstepped and was eager, even desperate, for an off-ramp.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026

But with Heuermann's plea hearing approaching, the rest of the town was eager to move on.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

She was very excited to get it, and she was very eager, too, because of what it promises.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Still, he is eager to invest in the SpaceX IPO, which could be the largest in history, when he gets the chance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

They can recognize so many words now and are eager learners.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar