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eagerness

[ee-ger-nis] / ˈi gər nɪs /


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President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spent their first day of bilateral talks on Thursday showing an eagerness to manage the economic rivalry between their countries.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

UPS’s eagerness to expand the business stands in contrast to its rollback of package delivery for some e-commerce companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The market timers’ eagerness to instead believe that the worst is over is more reminiscent of the “slope of hope” that markets slide down.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Her genuine pride in Summers’ work, and eagerness for it to succeed, is tangible in every post and promotional video — just like Kaye and Harvey imagined.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

With hands that trembled with eagerness, I unhooked the chains and drew back the massive bolts.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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