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impatience

[im-pey-shuhns] / ɪmˈpeɪ ʃəns /


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In general, they always prefer early records because they’re filled with that youthful sort of impatience.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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

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

The answer isn’t to abolish heritage months out of impatience or indifference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

The touch of impatience that crossed the old womans features was unmistakable this time.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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