eagerness

Example Sentences

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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

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

I approach every book-review assignment with a professional eagerness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Paul has made a career out of being impossible to predict - with the one constant his eagerness to disrupt the sport.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

There was such friendliness and charm in his eyes, such boyish eagerness to engage her, that she could only go along.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan