eagerly
Example Sentences
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"We're now eagerly waiting to see if a new island is about to be born -- something that we've only rarely been able to observe with satellites as it happens," Garvin said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
My father eagerly defended his country without asking for anything in return.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
The court, in an eagerly awaited decision on the final day of its term, ruled 6-3 to maintain the right to American citizenship for nearly everyone born on US soil.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Serena Williams’ evolution back toward tennis continued Sunday with the announcement that the sport has been eagerly anticipating.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
The children eagerly obeyed and gathered their possessions into neat piles, which they proceeded to measure.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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