eager
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Digiovanni lived in temporary housing when she was younger and she was not allowed to decorate her property, but when she moved to a permanent address she was eager to get a paintbrush out.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Despite the clashes, Washington and Tehran appear eager to avoid a return to full-scale war.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
He is eager to add to the legacy that also includes Aaron Donald.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
It’s a reputation that some competitors are eager to avoid, particularly when it comes to low-value purchases.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
I went outside, eager to get an early start, and was showered with sparkling white.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 5
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