keen on
phrase
: very enthusiastic or excited about
wasn't keen on going
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My partner is not keen on the idea of a wedding without all of our children there.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
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R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
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“Keen on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keen%20on. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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