keener
Britishnoun
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When it comes to courting the EU, Canada appears to some to be even keener than one of the bloc's closest neighbours.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
And keener senses tend to make for more consequential experiences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Dior designer Jonathan Anderson appeared keener than most to take some risks.
From Barron's ● Jan. 25, 2026
The magic is unique and often biological—many characters have mental or physical enhancements that give them perfect memory or keener senses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025
But he was much keener than he was prepared to admit on getting out of this place as soon as possible.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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