- comparative of keen.
keener
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A startup now wants dogs to have a similar advantage, genetically modifying man’s best friend to make them run faster, have a keener sense of smell and avoid common genetic conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
When it comes to courting the EU, Canada appears to some to be even keener than one of the bloc's closest neighbours.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Dior designer Jonathan Anderson appeared keener than most to take some risks.
From Barron's ● Jan. 25, 2026
What they were keener to talk about was life in Henderson, a city they’d lived in and loved for a long time now—including for the MMA connection.
From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2024
Working in a kitchen every day made you appreciate a keen edge, and this edge was keener than most.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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