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eager

[ee-ger] / ˈi gər /


Example Sentences

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While the public talks of world titles, Itauma knows there are levels to the heavyweight game and he is eager to scale them.

From BBC

That might seem a bit far out for a market eager to trade on day-to-day developments.

From Barron's

Although Mr. Zuckerberg’s exit wouldn’t get him clear of the tax—which determines residency as of Jan. 1, 2026—he and others were eager to leave a state willing to pass such a harsh levy.

From The Wall Street Journal

A dozen giddy preteens gathered at the entrance, eager to walk on the pristinely landscaped San Marino grounds.

From Los Angeles Times

Imagine waking up early, eager to peep dazzling carpets of brilliant orange flowers at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve.

From Los Angeles Times