eager

Example Sentences

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Other countries became eager customers of U.S. oil and gas thanks to a reputation for reliability built up before Trump’s second term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

President Emmanuel Macron is ever eager to point to the industry's credentials as a low carbon-emitter, potentially helping the EU towards its net zero goals.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It seems they’re eager to help but not entirely comfortable with what that help looks like in practice.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Dressed in sky blue kimonos emblazoned with flowers, the dancers twist and twirl in unison in front of hundreds of spectators eager to see the annual "Miyako Odori" in the nation's spectacular ancient capital.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The table disappeared under the food; under bowls and plates and dishes, laid out by the older man’s eager hands.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell