keenly

Example Sentences

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He alone seemed keenly interested in the statutory argument against the administration.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Byrne has always had a knack for marrying camp with earnest determination, as though she’s keenly aware of how often the two intersect in everyday life.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Gas pumps and grocery stores are two places where shoppers are keenly aware of prices.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

My neighborhood barber, who quietly says “Bismillah,” meaning “in the name of God,” before putting the buzzer to my head, is keenly aware of this.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

When dusk actually closed, and when Adèle left me to go and play in the nursery with Sophie, I did most keenly desire it.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë