eagerly

Example Sentences

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And it also proved how eagerly people were willing to adopt open-source platforms.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

In the mornings, Christine eagerly awaits the brightly colored, highly vocal birds swooping into their garden, whooping their greetings before flying off into the junglelike foliage.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The pair had been eagerly awaiting the event, choosing to take time off work to make it to the premiere.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

They eagerly debate books, though their forgetfulness poses an obstacle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The doctors listened carefully and then expressed their agreement with Farmer—some, like the girl’s father, eagerly and gratefully.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French