eager
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In a March hearing before a Senate budget subcommittee, Corrections Secretary Jeff Macomber said he’s eager to end his agency’s control over closed prison sites.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
As someone who has tried tirelessly to self-direct a family photo—or a spouse—I am very eager to try this out more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Sweeney, whose film and TV roles include “The Housemaid” and “Euphoria,” has become a go-to for brands eager to stop the scroll.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
However, he told eager listeners that the cast are "still very much in touch" via their "active WhatsApp group".
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
I glance around, eager to change the subject.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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