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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

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

Paul has made a career out of being impossible to predict - with the one constant his eagerness to disrupt the sport.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

The lesson is straightforward, says Workhelix Chief Executive James Milin: Willingness to experiment, not the business role, is the most important factor determining workers’ eagerness to adopt AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

The eastern woods teemed with flora unknown to the Old World, and there was a huge eagerness, from scientists and amateur enthusiasts alike, to get a piece of it.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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