impatience
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A record 68 S&P 1500 CEOs were named in 2025, indicating investor impatience with leaders slow to adapt to an AI-centric future.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
US President Donald Trump, who spearheaded diplomatic efforts to end the war, has been signalling impatience with the deadlock between the two sides.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 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
He took my impatience in stride and spoke of plans for me to meet his younger brother soon.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026
The rain came down with the fury and impatience of a two-year-old having a tantrum.
From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies
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