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impatient

[im-pey-shuhnt] / ɪmˈpeɪ ʃənt /


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They are getting impatient with the Fed’s inability to control inflation that has contributed to rising yields and sinking bond prices.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Bowman’s comments come as some Fed officials have become increasingly impatient with their progress in reaching their 2% inflation goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Even if they would, they’d have requests or changes, but I’m impatient and a Virgo.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

It will be brave, however, to stick with Rosenior if his messaging is not getting across to the players - with Chelsea supporters famously impatient given the hiring and firing under previous owner Roman Abramovich.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

It was clicking its front legs together, steepling them like hands grown impatient from waiting.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi




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