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in place(expression, adjective, set, complete, ready)
2
in position(expression, adjective, set, complete, ready)
2
in suspense(expression, adjective, idiom, keen, excited)
2
in the saddle(expression, idiom, set, complete, ready)
2
keen(adjective, excited, eager, hopeful, hoping)
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longing(adjective, desirous)
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looking
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near(adjective, set, complete, accessible, qualified)
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needful(adjective, desirous)
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open-eyed
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passionate(adjective, desirous)
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positive(adjective, certain, sure, confident, self-assured)
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rose-colored(adjective, cheerful, optimistic, rosy, salmon)
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rosy(adjective, cheerful, optimistic, salmon, magenta)
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threatening(near, likely, possible, probable, immediate)
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urgent(adjective, desirous)
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vainglorious
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zealous(adjective, keen, eager)
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Pollyannaish
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about to happen(expression, idiom, near, likely, possible)
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