eagerness
Example Sentences
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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 • Mar. 18, 2026
A separate problem is Ms. Moyer-Nocchi’s eagerness to present “The Epic History of Macaroni and Cheese” in an ideological framework.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
His performance is pure puppy, from the way he silently studies Ray’s silent cues to the eagerness with which he leaps up to fetch Ray a beer.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026
But one senses his eagerness to resolve all questions in Marcus’ favor and preserve the luster of the philosopher-king.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
His eagerness makes us laugh, and it’s good to break the tension.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
Vocabulary lists containing eagerness
A Single Shard
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The Suffix -ness, Part 1
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