be eager

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The Fed is widely expected to keep rates steady, but investors will be eager for any hints of future monetary policy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 26, 2026

Many are believed to be eager to become “snitches” against former accomplices, including crooked politicians and cops.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

If you had as much trouble getting along with other humans as Sam Altman does, you too might be eager to issue in the artificial intelligence revolution.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

Nevertheless, Wall Street will be eager to hear from Jerome Powell, now in his final few months as Fed Chair, for clues as to how long the Federal Reserve plans to hold rates steady.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

“The commandant urged disciplinary action, but Dr. Hauptmann suggested that you would be eager to offer your skills to the Reich.”

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr