eagerness

Example Sentences

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But Mrs. Kleermaker had jumped to her feet with pathetic eagerness and was already stacking plates and cups.

From Literature

Interestingly, despite her apparent eagerness to hold on to her California property, Simpson had previously expressed a desire to quit the Golden State once and for all.

From MarketWatch

Shivering with eagerness, the cub wagged his tail and yipped a noisy welcome.

From Literature

I was touched by the eagerness in her voice.

From Literature

“I can do the work,” I blurted out and then tried to pare back my own eagerness.

From Literature