keener

Example Sentences

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And keener senses tend to make for more consequential experiences.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Dior designer Jonathan Anderson appeared keener than most to take some risks.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

The magic is unique and often biological—many characters have mental or physical enhancements that give them perfect memory or keener senses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

It's not hard to imagine which one the family of the time was keener to remember.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2025

John Faa had been supervising the unloading of the ship, and was keen to hear about the witch consul’s words, and even keener to learn of the bear.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman