ANXIOUS in Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions

From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)

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ANXIOUS occurs 8 times (Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)

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... anxious apartness. 12&12 p.57, Step Five

But we soon discovered that while we weren't alone any more in a social sense, we still suffered many of the old pangs of anxious apartness.

... anxious, for that might spoil matters. BB p.91, Working With Others

But urge them not to be over-anxious, for that might spoil matters.

... anxious, or fearful, we acted accordingly, and ... 12&12 p.94, Step Ten

When prideful, angry, jealous, anxious, or fearful, we acted accordingly, and that was that.

... anxious that we talk to the right ... BB p.74, Into Action

We say this because we are very anxious that we talk to the right person.

... anxious that you understand, and that you ... BB p.121, To Wives

That is why we are anxious that you understand, and that you avoid these unnecessary difficulties.(*)

... anxious to adopt any workable method of ... BB p.163, A Vision For You

The doctor proved to be able and exceedingly anxious to adopt any workable method of handling the situation.

... anxious to proceed at once, and you ... BB p.95, Working With Others

Sometimes a new man is anxious to proceed at once, and you may be tempted to let him do so.

... anxious to see us. BB p.40, More About Alcoholism

He soon indicated he was anxious to see us.

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