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

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

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

Even in his eagerness the old question flashed through Ranofer’s mind: Where does he go?

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw