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eagerness

[ee-ger-nis] / ˈi gər nɪs /


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Another plus: Unlike during past geopolitical crises, Americans haven’t lost their eagerness to fly domestically or abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

But you can still discern the same rush, the same eagerness to assume that everything is going to turn out great without taking many steps to make sure that it does.

From Slate Jun. 4, 2026

He suggested the Portugal international was prioritising individual assists glory over the team's interests in his eagerness to set the single-season record.

From BBC May 25, 2026

Interestingly, despite her apparent eagerness to hold on to her California property, Simpson had previously expressed a desire to quit the Golden State once and for all.

From MarketWatch Mar. 18, 2026

On my way, I was learning, was the product of Barack’s eternal optimism, an indication of his eagerness to be home that did nothing to signify when he would actually arrive.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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