lean eagerly

Frequency: 4.57.4 per million words

to incline forward with enthusiasm or strong desire

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Examples (10)

  • She leaned forward eagerly to listen to him.
  • The child leaned eagerly against the fence, waiting for the parade.
  • He leaned eagerly into the conversation, keen to contribute.
  • The crowd leaned eagerly closer as the speaker began.
  • With shining eyes, she leaned eagerly towards the storyteller.
  • The dog leaned eagerly into its harness, ready for the walk.
  • We all leaned eagerly forward, hoping for good news.
  • He was leaning eagerly over the table, scrutinizing the map.
  • Despite his fatigue, he leaned eagerly forward to catch every word.
  • The reporter leaned eagerly into the microphone, awaiting the statement.