eager
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Governments are eager to expand oil reserves to withstand future disruption.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
Since the beginning of this bull market, investors have become increasingly eager to differentiate between two camps within the stock market — “AI stocks” vs. “non-AI stocks.”
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 8, 2026
But the president also said Iran -- which he stressed has had its economy and military severely damaged over eight months of war -- is eager to end the conflict.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026
But Henderson said her generation of filmmakers doesn’t feel discouraged, so much as eager to incite change.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
Kathy glanced at SJ and then at the line of people eager to order from the menu.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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