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ad. In an eager manner.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
With sharpness or keenness; bitterly; keenly.
In an eager manner; with ardor or vehemence; with keen desire, as for the attainment of something sought or pursued; with avidity or zeal.
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ad. with eagerness; in an eager manner
Word Usage
"When Dewey's name was officially placed in nomination at the GOP convention in Philadelphia that year, he was hailed as "American's greatest administrator" -- a label eagerly slapped on Romney today by Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum."