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eager

[ee-ger] / ˈi gər /


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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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