eagerness
Example Sentences
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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
Numerous studies have found that in its eagerness to agree with the user, the model validated unhealthy or dangerous behaviour, and even led people to delusional thinking.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 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
But one senses his eagerness to resolve all questions in Marcus’ favor and preserve the luster of the philosopher-king.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
She was obliged to break off from these very pleasant observations, which were otherwise of a sort to run into great length, by the eagerness of Harriet’s wondering questions.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
Vocabulary lists containing eagerness
A Single Shard
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The Suffix -ness, Part 1
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Greed
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