eagerly

Example Sentences

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And it also proved how eagerly people were willing to adopt open-source platforms.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

In the mornings, Christine eagerly awaits the brightly colored, highly vocal birds swooping into their garden, whooping their greetings before flying off into the junglelike foliage.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

He knew Xerox desired to invest in Apple, which would soon go public in one of the most eagerly anticipated stock offerings of the era.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

“First-time buyers are perhaps eagerly wanting to take advantage of the improvement in affordability,” Lawrence Yun, the trade group’s chief economist, said Tuesday on a call with reporters.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Mrs. Bennet’s eyes sparkled with pleasure, and she was eagerly calling out, while her daughter read,

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen