How to Use keen on in a Sentence

keen on

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  • My partner is not keen on the idea of a wedding without all of our children there.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
  • This mutable sign is keen on what others are likely to overlook, including the small habits that determine whether something is sustainable.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
  • Six miles from town, Madaket is known for seemingly never-ending beaches and appeals to families keen on some tide pool exploration at Smith Point.
    Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • But for an administration that has preached the sanctity of national symbols and is keen on casting itself as the steward of all things America this summer, the potential breach carries a note of irony.
    Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
  • The National Basketball Players Association doesn't seem keen on this becoming a trend, though.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

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