impatience
Example Sentences
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"They're always here," he said of the protesters, with some impatience.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The gathering reflects mounting impatience with the slow pace of global negotiations.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
Tangen asked her about her impatience with U.S.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
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
She opened the note in her hand, sighing with great impatience at its folds.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
Vocabulary lists containing impatience
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