eagerness
Example Sentences
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"I've seen him with this eagerness to show himself. He will have a chance during the pre-season. He came one week earlier and I hope we can see him in a good place," said Iraola.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 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 résumé can be valuable for entry-level candidates, reflecting an eagerness to work hard and succeed, Shafransky told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026
Signal too much eagerness to cut, and he risks spooking the bond market, driving up long-term yields.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
Ranofer was among the latter but he lacked their eagerness.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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