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eagerness

[ee-ger-nis] / ˈi gər nɪs /


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The market timers’ eagerness to instead believe that the worst is over is more reminiscent of the “slope of hope” that markets slide down.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Her genuine pride in Summers’ work, and eagerness for it to succeed, is tangible in every post and promotional video — just like Kaye and Harvey imagined.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

The eagerness of service companies to return despite past problems contrasts with the halting approach expressed by some of the largest U.S. producers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

On the other side, Xi's eagerness to meet Lee signals the pressure he faces in finding a regional ally, Park Seung-chan, professor of China studies at Yongin University told the BBC.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Horatio jingled the coins in his purse, and the priest nearly dropped his Bible in his eagerness to comply.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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