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eagerness

[ee-ger-nis] / ˈi gər nɪs /


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But they also indicate an eagerness to learn, a will that makes Mona’s eventual callback after Serena Cherry drops out of the show seem almost like manifestation.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026

At G20 trade talks in Milwaukee, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer struck a conciliatory tone, saying there was an "eagerness on both sides to work together" on the diesel issue.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

In that moment, our eagerness must have seemed like her reward.

From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2026

Would you say your eagerness to share the spotlight could only have come after years of being the focal point?

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

“Okay,” Jonah said, trying very hard to hide his eagerness.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix


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