eager

Example Sentences

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But, at this point, he’s less than eager to endure all the ways the technology promises to upend work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

On Fox News Thursday, Blanche seemed eager to put the Epstein scandal behind him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

President Emmanuel Macron is ever eager to point to the industry's credentials as a low carbon-emitter, potentially helping the EU towards its net zero goals.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It seems they’re eager to help but not entirely comfortable with what that help looks like in practice.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Like most children, Cassiopeia did not always find grown-up conversations interesting to listen to, and she was too eager to show off her painting to wait any longer.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood