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Yet compared to the U. S. , China seems to have a keener sense of direction, greater flexibility and a willingness to move.

And yet she was interested in her charms, quick to understand the keener pleasures of life, ambitious to gain in material things.

She had never had a keener sense of freedom, of the absolute boldness and wantonness of liberty.

The report says, "Imagine how much keener the joy of the throw if the prize was food after a day of hunger. "

The party is keener on reforming how government works than is often appreciated.

Soon the equipage began to ascend to higher ground, and the wind grew keener with the change of level and soil.

And two of his sons, one of them keener on reform than the other, may be scrapping for the succession behind the scenes.

He was not, in his own mind, a natural doctor, being far keener on skiing, golf, girls, and having fun; his party trick was blowing fire.

It was a pleasant morning, mid-September, mild, benignant , yet with a keener breath than of the summer months.

It was a pleasant morning, mid-September, mild, benignant , yet with a keener breath than that of the summer months.

The fear of isolation is keener in Denmark and Sweden, which want more say but are unlikely to join the single currency for a while.

Firms think twice about firing, and governments are keener to provide in-work subsidies if it means avoiding payouts to the newly jobless.

presently , with the arrival of a keener sense of cold , one figure came forward.

If anything, he appears keener on discussing an increase in sales tax from its current 5 per cent than either of his predecessors.

Several of the Democrats who voted against reciprocity then have since been replaced by Republicans, who tend to be keener on gun rights.

The main opposition leader, Deniz Baykal, has at times seemed even keener on a coup than are the generals themselves.

All the more reason, then, for India's diplomats to look a good deal keener, too.

Lawmakers appear keener on bilateral trade agreements, in which America can dictate terms more easily, than on multilateral compromises.

most share prices have fallen; and in a bear market minority shareholders may be keener for an exit.

Perugia were keener to sell the player abroad than to one of their rivals and we managed to get him.

That may also explain why the British are keener than Australians on cremations .

He is keener to talk about almost anything else and vetoed a televised leaders' debate on the subject.

Most policymakers remain keener to bash bankers than to consider how to use them in an economically rational way.

These have brought keener competition, access to superior technology and management from abroad and positive structural change.

Investors would take a much keener interest in the appointment of auditors and the adequacy of their remuneration.

Now I noticed that people seemed keener to talk to me than before, and not just about medical matters.

Both of them seemed keener on trying to prevent financial crises in future than on dealing with the one that is raging now.

Chinese companies with idle cash on their books are keener to lend money out at premium rates rather than invest it in their businesses.

and in a bear market minority shareholders may be keener for an exit.

Interestingly, women have a keener sense of smell than men, so men are sometimes oblivious to how bad they smell to women.

That brings prerogatives and responsibilities, and the US has often been keener to exploit the former than to fulfil the latter.

Investors have been keener on drawing dividends than committing capital for long-term growth.

Indeed Mr Rudd appears to have a keener sense than Mr Howard of a growing strategic dilemma.

But the Chinese government is keener on emphasising the achievements made since the earthquake hit than on looking back at past mistakes.

As marketplace competition grows keener, IT projects are under constant pressure to deliver capability faster to end users.

But Germany's politicians are far keener to denounce deficits than to deregulate domestic services.

Politicians will always be keener on grand talk about reforming global finance than on facing problems at home.

Atnational level too people seem a bit keener to spend, despite higherVAT. Consumer confidence has rebounded.

Instead, they seem keener to divide and rule, especially the powerful Hawiye clan which predominates in Mogadishu.

Beijing may grow yet keener to project strength by maintaining the currency status quo amid the wintry political climate.

The fact that animals have keener senses than humans is well-documented.

He seemed conscious of possessing a keener power of enjoyment than other people.

Both parties are keener to chase criminals and terrorists than to fuss over suspects' privacy.

As it happens, the opposition (and the generals) are keener to invade than Mr Erdogan.

I wasn't obnoxious about my keener ways, I was just way more enthusiastic about, oh, I don't know, everything.

Britons are more international than the Americans, keener on free trade and globalisation.

In time of joy, our strength is more vital, our intellect keener, and our understanding less clouded.

But Mr Jonathan's proposed cabinet suggests he is keener to balance political interests rather than embark on radical reform.

In Britain power is almost certain to shift from Labour to the Conservatives, who are much keener on cutting public spending.

And several of the leading contenders for 2008's presidential election are much keener on emissions caps than Mr Bush.

Argot renewal on same term rest since our current sale Max cannot increase as competition keener here.

For investment funds and savings deposits, the competition is very keen and has grown keener with the postwar rise in interest rates.

They are not much keener on the Kindle, an e-reader made by Amazon, which has driven down book prices and cannot carry advertising.

What is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use?

Indeed, if anything, the financial crisis has made many countries even keener to join.

In Wake Up and Live, she suggests twelve mental exercises to make your mind keener and more flexible.

No wonder politicians are keener on talking about reform than on reforming.

It seems keener on blood transfusions than on bloodletting.

The lazy man has an infinitely keener perception of metaphysical reality than the active one.

They judge that single men will be keener to join clubs that are visited by lots of women.

They are keener to talk to industry peers than to their staff, according to the survey by Explorandum, a market research company.

Thanks to recession at home, foreign firms are keener than ever to capitalise on China's growth.

After AIG, firms buying insurance are keener to spread their risk. But how?

Consumers are keener than ever to use natural products instead of materials like nylon and rayon which are made from petroleum.

China, a big buyer of Iranian oil, is no keener on sanctions than Russia is.

Since acquiring your petrol options, you have developed a keener interest in petrol price trends and their influences.

When you share many interests, you get keener pleasure from each other's company and have endless topics for conversation.

Competition is getting keener in the cotton market.

But there is subtle contact that you may need an even keener eye to catch.

The keener the watch on resistance, the finer is the skill and competence in the end.

The Chinese people are keener on volunteer services and charity as China is becoming more prosperous.

They can raise money more cheaply than smaller banks, notably in the financial markets, and can therefore offer keener lending rates.

There is talk that Britain is becoming "Europeanised" , more averse to making war and keener on peacekeeping.

In 21st century, marketing turn more difficulty, because the bifurcation between producer and consumer turn keener.

In some instances, a merger may make even rivals keener to compete.

A fence between makes love keener.

Wall Street has been keener on the deal, however; Kraft is up 17% this year.

He is a keener, you can't get on his blind side.

What is more, the greater China's economic reliance on satellites, the keener it will be to protect them.

They are also getting keener on growing their own.

She is keener to woo the tribal folk encroaching on the tigers' shrinking forests.

The more she cheer on, the keener he react.

Russia's aggression will make these countries, and others, keener than ever on joining.

It is easy to think to oneself that one's emotions used to be more vivid than they are, and one's mind keener.

The two youths were 21-year-old Jordan and 22-year-old Blake Shaw Perissa Cliff - Keener.

The thing I want to say is that modern-day people are much keener on travelling rather than staying at home during holidays.

I'm keener than he is, I can see that.

Jogging in groups makes more people keener, because you just can not stay in bed while there is a group of friends waiting outside.

The Bundesbank, for example, is no keener on the idea than it is on bond buy-backs.

Keener boys than he is will be chosen.

Keener boys than he is will be chosen.

And when he HAD gone, she would return to her books with a keener zest and fresh store of energy

A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use. Washington Irving

Both parties are getting keener to tax sales on the internet

Keener o'er withered grass his falcon's eye,

The keener pleasures of life