eager
Example Sentences
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So I came home eager to remind everyone that we have something special in California, and that we should all be lighting candles on the cake celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Coastal Act.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
It was her first movie role, and Fonda was eager to cast her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
"I always encourage parents to tap into their club's community. Families with older kids are usually eager to pass down gear," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The firm, known for its open-source "Qwen" AI models, has been ploughing tens of billions of dollars into the technology, with shareholders eager to see how it will monetise the huge investments.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
The smile on his face was so peaceful and eager that the boy did not feel any sadness.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
Vocabulary lists containing eager
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 5
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