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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

A separate problem is Ms. Moyer-Nocchi’s eagerness to present “The Epic History of Macaroni and Cheese” in an ideological framework.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 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

His face was alight with a curious balance of eagerness and gravity.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly




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