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eagerness

[ee-ger-nis] / ˈi gər nɪs /


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Baleba should give Carrick's side additional athleticism and the Cameroon international's eagerness to make the move north helped speed up the transfer.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Another plus: Unlike during past geopolitical crises, Americans haven’t lost their eagerness to fly domestically or abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Bonilla’s agent, Dennis Gilbert, leveraged the Mets’ eagerness to cut ties with his client, getting them to agree to defer payments for 10 years at 8% interest, then spread them over 25 years.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Even unrelated, low-skill jobs on a resume can be valuable for entry-level candidates, reflecting an eagerness to work hard and succeed, Shafransky told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch Jun. 18, 2026

They scampered over, leaping over furniture in their eagerness, but stopped abruptly when they saw their servant.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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