eager
Example Sentences
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Wilson’s side, eager to strike some sort of settlement agreement, was still hopeful that all was about to be resolved, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“Our growing lineup of kids and family entertainment opens up exciting ways to celebrate stories through a range of product categories that our fans are eager for,” Lee said.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
“It’s not a topic most clients are eager to bring up. But we have to address the fact that it’s expensive and can’t wait until a diagnosis to deal with it,” Dann said.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
He holds them close, eager to explain why he's making unbearable choices.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
They’re more eager to talk about it than I thought they’d be.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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