impatience
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But she faces growing impatience from Venezuelans struggling to pay for food, medicine and other basics.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
In general, they always prefer early records because they’re filled with that youthful sort of impatience.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
The US President has previously signalled his impatience with the lack of swift progress in solving the four-year conflict.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
Microsoft’s post-earnings stock reaction was the most severe in nearly 13 years, highlighting investor impatience with the company’s artificial-intelligence spending relative to its ability to monetize AI.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026
“A youthful arrogance, a ruthlessness, and an impatience with sloppy thinking came naturally to both of us,” Crick would later write.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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