anxious
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There’s no mystery why Wall Street is anxious to sell SpaceX to the small investor.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
A visit to Odesa and Kyiv reveals a country anxious to stop the killing and determined to keep living.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
"It's my first time, so I'm a bit anxious," said student Zhang Xinnan moments before entering the exam hall.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Those fortunate enough to get a presidential rebrand appear anxious to show their appreciation.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
I was restless, anxious, yearning to spend time with him.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Vocabulary lists containing anxious
ACT Reading Test: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto
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