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eagerly

[ee-ger-lee] / ˈi gər li /


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This series has been eagerly anticipated, given it is a repeat of last year's World Test Championship final, which was won by the Proteas.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

So far, investors have eagerly snapped up the chance to lend to the tech giants, but they have demanded returns that would have been unthinkable for such blue-chip companies not long ago.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

It remains to be seen how eagerly individual investors will hand over full control to the bots.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

She picked up quickly on the equipment she had to use and eagerly sought advice to get better at the job.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Father had risen from his chair and was eagerly shaking the newcomer’s hand.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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