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

His performance is pure puppy, from the way he silently studies Ray’s silent cues to the eagerness with which he leaps up to fetch Ray a beer.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 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

Klein said the stock’s momentum reflects eagerness among investors to buy the dip in optical-component manufacturers.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

“I can do the work,” I blurted out and then tried to pare back my own eagerness.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse