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impatient

[im-pay-shuhnt] / ษชmหˆpeษช สƒษ™nt /


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But business leaders have grown impatient with the slow pace of reforms as German companies have battled high energy prices, US tariffs and stiff Chinese competition, particularly in Germany's renowned automotive sector.

From Barron's โ— Oct. 20, 2026

He reminded me that I can be, well, a little bit of an impatient hothead.

From Slate โ— Sep. 27, 2026

The impatient look at the trend and ask why keep waiting.

From The Wall Street Journal โ— Sep. 22, 2026

He said customers are "impatient to see the benefits" of higher bills.

From BBC โ— Sep. 15, 2026

Pylades had been waiting in silence, sympathetic, but impatient.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton


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