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eagerly

[ee-ger-lee] / ˈi gər li /


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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

Investors, analysts and the tech industry at large have been eagerly awaiting the new models, and Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has been asked for updates on multiple recent earnings calls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

“We sense that investors are eagerly awaiting a growth reacceleration and until that is proven out, the stock may be rangebound as concerns about the core business and AI traction prevail,” Bhatia wrote.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

“Snack?” she whispered eagerly, her eyes glued to the stage.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood