be eager

Example Sentences

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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

The argument in favor of a smaller discount—or none at all— is that investors will be eager to invest with Ackman.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

They might not be eager to increase it now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 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