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keener

/ ˈkiːnə /

noun

Of the two, Harry was the keener to get the relationship going again.

He is single, claiming not to be good at relationships, and keener to focus on work.

Sally began seeing child psychologist Dr. Edna Keener (Patricia Bethune) four times a week.

Back then—as now—Sharron Angle was a crusader, Keener said, and her greatest joy came from her faith.

Angle was a pious woman, Keener said, not one for earthly indulgences.

In fattest peace times, I never saw a keener, happier looking lot.

Perception is keener, memory more definite, feeling more intense.

He was suddenly aware, as he talked to her later, of a keener edge to his appreciation of the charm of Alicia Livingstone.

For Members opposite interest in Peterhead Harbour growing keener and more urgent.

Had the sister ships been simply sailing boat against boat, they could not have carried on a keener duel.

April 20, 2024flabbergast

[flab-er-gast ]

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