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[keen] / kin /




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Ireland is keen not to alienate big tech, which lines its coffers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

That included “Dumbo” — South Korea’s In Gee Chun — who got that nickname years ago because of her exceptionally keen hearing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“This administration seems keen to do the opposite of regulating AI,” said Giuseppe Sette, co-founder of AI analytics platform Reflexivity.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

I've been reporting from Swansea for over 40 years and thought I knew the hill well, but was keen to learn more about what it's like to live here.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Aunt Kitty certainly was keen on getting rid of me the second she saw an opportunity.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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