Example Sentences

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But there’s a League Cup final coming up, so you’d imagine everyone will be champing at the bit to secure their place in the starting XI for that.

From The Guardian • Apr. 16, 2021

"I would imagine Craig will be champing at the bit," said Speed, who announced his squad at the on Friday.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2011

While Cameroon have reached every tournament since 1996, Senegal and DR Congo missed out of the 2010 finals and will be champing at the bit to prove they are not spent forces.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2010