excitement
Example Sentences
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For all the excitement that's running high in the Green ranks, their national polling success isn't necessarily being replicated in the council by-elections that take place all the time.
From BBC
“Music was always there with me,” he says, his excitement building.
From Los Angeles Times
He opened the tin of sardines, and the griffin pecked at his hand in excitement.
From Literature
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To anticipate danger with a feeling of fear or excitement.
From Literature
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The prospect sends a ripple of excitement through the musicians, none of whom were anywhere close to famous three years ago.
From Los Angeles Times
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