eagerly seize
Frequency: 6.56.0 per million words
to take an opportunity or advantage with enthusiasm and speed
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- The young entrepreneur eagerly seized the chance to pitch her idea to investors.
- The local press eagerly seized on the rumours, publishing them immediately.
- When the promotion was offered, he eagerly seized it without a moment's hesitation.
- She eagerly seized the unexpected opportunity to travel the world.
- She eagerly seizes every opportunity to practice her new language skills.
- Upon his return, he eagerly seized the reins of the family business.
- The general will eagerly seize control of the situation if the civilian government fails.
- The students eagerly seized the chance to participate in the advanced workshop.
- Shoppers were eagerly seizing the best deals during the flash sale.
- A good leader knows when to eagerly seize the initiative in a crisis.
- The opposition party is waiting to eagerly seize upon any mistake the government makes.
- We must eagerly seize this fleeting moment to make a lasting impact.
- He eagerly seized the rare moment of silence to confess his feelings.
- His political opponents eagerly seized upon his past mistakes.
- The striker eagerly seized the advantage when the defender slipped.
- The hungry dog eagerly seized the treat from its owner's hand.
- As a budding artist, I believe one should eagerly seize any chance to exhibit one's work.
- Many start-ups eagerly seize any funding offers, regardless of the terms.
- Having seen the opening, the chess master eagerly seized the initiative.
- Despite the risks, they eagerly seized the challenge of exploring uncharted territory.