impatient
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Kreiz’s departure came as investors grew increasingly impatient with the company’s strategy and wider performance.
From Los Angeles Times โ Oct. 9, 2026
He reminded me that I can be, well, a little bit of an impatient hothead.
From Slate โ Sep. 27, 2026
Known simply as "Magda", Andersson has a reputation for being blunt and admits to being a demanding and impatient boss.
From Barron's โ Sep. 17, 2026
But some, impatient to be the boss of an established firm, are instead now borrowing hundreds of thousands of dollars to buy such a business and install themselves as the boss.
From BBC โ Sep. 2, 2026
“The sphinxes will know we landed. It’s best not to keep them waiting. An impatient sphinx is a dangerous thing.”
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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