Below you will find example sentences with "keen interest". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.

Keen Interest in a sentence

Corpus data

  • Displayed example sentences: 20
  • Discovered as a combination around: keen
  • Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 8
  • Phrase length: 2 words
  • Average sentence length: 29 words

Words in this phrase

keen interest

Meanings of words in this phrase

  • keen can mean: Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusi... Frequent word
  • interest can mean: The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the am... Common word

Sentence profile

  • Phrase position: 7 start, 8 middle, 5 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Usage patterns

These patterns show short text windows around the phrase in the example sentences:

and a keen interest in selecting 1× be of keen interest to the 1× developed a keen interest in badminton 1× developed a keen interest in british 1× had a keen interest in physical 1× had a keen interest in the 1× has a keen interest in and 1× has a keen interest in developing 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

at advent he 1× but while aakarshan 1× carol ann adams 1× despite suffering ill 1× despite this his 1× for several weeks 1×

Common sentence endings:

all sacred sites 1× back in 2019 1× developing immersive technologies 1× houlton regional hospital 1× in the philippines 1× including vision express 1×

Context words

These words often appear near this phrase in the example sentences:

world 3× show 2× basketball 2× despite 2× developed 2× interface 2× years 2× now 2× community 2× starting 2× taking 2× former 2×

Related phrases

interest rates interest rate net interest interest expense higher interest interest income rising interest negative interest renewed interest interest expenses

Phrases around this combination

Just before it in the phrase index:

kate winslet kate middleton kate hudson kashmir valley kansas city kamala harris

Just after it in the phrase index:

keep calm keep doing keep fighting keep pace keep quiet kendall richard

Other phrases with the same pattern

Same ending:

net interest higher interest rising interest negative interest renewed interest

Corpus analysis

  • The phrase "keen interest" has 2 words and usually appears in the middle in these examples. The average sentence has 29 words and is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as and a keen interest in selecting, be of keen interest to the, world, show and basketball stand out.
  • In the phrase index, this combination connects with interest rates, interest rate and net interest, linking the page to nearby combinations.

Example types with keen interest

This selection groups the examples by length and sentence type, making usage of the full phrase easier to scan:

Short example sentences

But while Aakarshan would show keen interest in basketball, a young Amaan was not keen about basketball. (17 words)

He also called on the international community to watch what was happening in Nigeria with keen interest. (17 words)

Treasa Ní Mhurchú is a Ban Draoi with a keen interest in and passion for all sacred sites. (18 words)

Longer example sentences

Those with a keen interest in history will perk up at the Easter Egg references to true events (although of course, it’s important to remember that this version of Queen Charlotte and King George’s life is embellished to fit into the world of Bridgerton). (46 words)

He represents the next generation in very keen interest in the community’s direction, serving on the Carbondale Planning and Zoning Commission starting in 2006, then the board of trustees before taking the mayor’s seat in an uncontested race in 2022. (42 words)

This year’s conference is hosted by the United Arab Emirates, which — as a nation whose massive wealth comes from selling oil and gas — naturally has a keen interest in persuading the rest of the world to use less oil and gas. (42 words)

Example sentences (20)

But while Aakarshan would show keen interest in basketball, a young Amaan was not keen about basketball.

Despite this, his interest in sports endured, particularly during his time at IIT-Mandi, where he developed a keen interest in badminton.

At Advent, he took a keen interest in Eastern Europe as it emerged from the U.S.S.R., and would later make several investments in the region, including Vision Express.

But she also has a keen interest in gardening, having designed a garden for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show back in 2019.

Carol-Ann Adams, Interface’s contact for Lochaber, Skye and Wester Ross, said: “Interface was delighted to introduce West Highland Museum to Dr Alan Miller of the University of St Andrews, who has a keen interest in developing immersive technologies.

Despite suffering ill health in recent years, Mrs Oxley retained a keen interest in the business, visiting the company until her condition prevented her travelling.

For several weeks now, the local automotive scene has been abuzz with rumors that this local distributor has been in talks with several “suitors” who have taken a keen interest in the Philippines.

He also called on the international community to watch what was happening in Nigeria with keen interest.

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He represents the next generation in very keen interest in the community’s direction, serving on the Carbondale Planning and Zoning Commission starting in 2006, then the board of trustees before taking the mayor’s seat in an uncontested race in 2022.

Now Addison is taking a keen interest in Frazer's career - and is enjoying wearing the cap the former Olympic medallist gave him.

One area of India Stack that would be of keen interest to the government of Antigua and Barbuda would be the digital payment system, which the former High Commissioner explained how the island could benefit.

She said: "I developed a keen interest in British immigration legislation after starting the placement at Batley Law, perhaps because I myself was the child of Hungarian immigrants.

Styling your living room requires a lot of effort and a keen interest in selecting the best modern living room accessories.

Susan had a keen interest in physical fitness and shared that passion with others by teaching aerobics and cardiac rehabilitation classes at numerous locations over the years, including the Bangor Y.M.C.A. and Houlton Regional Hospital.

The debt issue is of keen interest to Asia, as is the second-largest holder of U.S. debt.

They said she had a strong sense of adventure, enjoyed scuba diving, sky diving and zip-lining, and had a keen interest in the natural world.

This year’s conference is hosted by the United Arab Emirates, which — as a nation whose massive wealth comes from selling oil and gas — naturally has a keen interest in persuading the rest of the world to use less oil and gas.

Those with a keen interest in history will perk up at the Easter Egg references to true events (although of course, it’s important to remember that this version of Queen Charlotte and King George’s life is embellished to fit into the world of Bridgerton).

To this end, he said that there are blocks that are not auctioned and this remains something that India has a keen interest in and will be coming back to engage local authorities on.

Treasa Ní Mhurchú is a Ban Draoi with a keen interest in and passion for all sacred sites.

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