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

The lesson is straightforward, says Workhelix Chief Executive James Milin: Willingness to experiment, not the business role, is the most important factor determining workers’ eagerness to adopt AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

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

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

The professor looked awkward for a second, and then his eagerness overcame his reluctance.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman