eagerly

Example Sentences

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In the news business, there’s the world that most of us journalists aspire to live in—the one that has our audience eagerly clamoring for more of our serious accountability reporting.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The famed departing music director eagerly embraced Harding, and the pair strolled arm-in-arm as the Rockies warmed up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Ordinarily the country, which holds the joint record for most wins with Sweden, would join the rest of Europe in eagerly awaiting Saturday's grand final.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

My husband and I eagerly answered my cell, expecting another joyful visit with our granddaughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“I wish I’d known that nice girl. Maybe she would have helped me, I’m so stupid,” said Beth, who stood beside him, listening eagerly.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott