keenness
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My dad would always say, “When you meet people, get your hand out first to shake their hand,” because it shows keenness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
But Oedipus’ strengths — the keenness of his mind, his heroic commitment to truth and transparency — mustn’t be overlooked.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025
"It's disappointing in that we want to hear more keenness to support the team in the way we, as fans, want it to be supported," she said.
From BBC • Dec. 11, 2024
Such a meeting, with a clear agenda to discuss challenges facing global fund managers investing in China, is rare, the three sources said, and reflected Beijing's keenness to shore up confidence among foreign investors.
From Reuters • Jul. 14, 2023
When she told him about her American life, he listened with a keenness close to desperation.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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