Sentence examples for were anxious for from inspiring English sources

Both said they were anxious for peace.

Her relatives were anxious for her to leave.

The next months were anxious for most people sitting inside Lehman's building.

Nasreen Hanif, a spokeswoman for the Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand, said the country's Muslims were anxious for updates.

Like Mr. Smith, businesses and residents were anxious for word on whether the Comptroller's office would find the city liable for the water main break.

They were anxious for their two years to be over and to be able to leave, and indeed, generally, they voiced dissatisfaction for their assignments".

"I'm anxious for this game.

Rosario Cuzco is anxious for results.

Aureliano was anxious for that operation never to end.

Americans should be anxious, for reasons including the huge deficit.

And they are anxious for sustained U.S. advisory help.