be impatient

Example Sentences

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Stein could be impatient and demanding at home, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Harris largely echoed Obama's comments, and told young Generation Z voters she understands why they might be "impatient" for change.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2024

"The takeaway message is that people can be impatient or exhibit a lack of self-control for many reasons," said corresponding author Ian Krajbich, an associate professor of psychology at UCLA.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024

“As a consequence, we not only need to maintain our vigilance, but we can’t be impatient in terms of the impending floods and the damage that will occur here in a very short order.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2023

The emissary knew the magistrate would be impatient for his return, so the soldiers marched through the night, with only the light of the moon to guide them.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin