eager
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Over the last few months, Walker has been eager to get back on air, especially with the local primary elections this month and the coming midterms in November.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Many don’t expect to get all of the shares they’ve asked for, but they’re eager for the chance to get a slice of the IPO.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Fifa has been eager to push fans to its own resale site.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
By 1865, with the war over, he was eager to try again.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
But perhaps I was a bit too eager, as I bumped into her more than a few times.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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