eager
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Fifa was unhappy with two high-profile disciplinary incidents earlier this year and was eager to avoid a repeat at the World Cup.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Poultney residents, hurt by the loss of a major economic engine, were eager for quick redevelopment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Iran's national football team was greeted Sunday in Mexico by a small group of supporters eager to give them a warm start to the World Cup, despite visa problems facing some staffers.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
DeVaux is excited for the race, obviously, but she’s also eager for this “season” to end.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Duane considered calling upon Handsome, his closest neighbor, to join in the adventure, but he was eager to start his exploring straightaway.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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