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[keen] / kin /




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But that shows how keen they are to get their snouts in the trough of Musk’s future equity sales.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

"As a keen football fan, I've reminded everyone that if they want to watch a game and start a bit later, that's fine, all we ask is that they're transparent about it," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

All of this creates the appearance of a U.S.-Israeli split, and Mr. Trump is keen to preserve talks with Iran, which he keeps insisting will bear fruit any day now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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

His eyes were hooded, but his falcon’s face was keen and avid.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander




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