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eager

[ee-ger] / ˈi gər /


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That would help prove to the EU that he is eager to fight corruption, but it only has the power to investigate the misuse of EU funds.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The early success of Eli Lilly’s new GLP-1 pill is the latest signal that Americans are still eager for pills that can help them lose weight.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

European banks, particularly Baring Brothers, were eager buyers.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

What about Alex Honnold — his candor is refreshing but he still seems eager to puncture Dean’s mystique.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

We were eager to see what the commotion was all about.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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