be eager for

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The Fed is widely expected to keep rates steady, but investors will be eager for any hints of future monetary policy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 26, 2026

Wall Street will be eager for any signs that home improvement demand is improving.

From Barron's • Dec. 8, 2025

And come Wednesday and Thursday, he’ll be eager for a long-awaited resumption to his winding, but productive, big-league career.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2024

This used to be easy duty for the aliens, but with missiles zinging everywhere, they may no longer be eager for Earth assignments.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2023

They were young enough to be eager for this.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara