impatient
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Claudia Sahm, chief economist at New Century Advisors and a former Fed staffer, said she thought some central-bank officials were impatient and were ready to hike rates to bring inflation down.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
Organizers needed 30 minutes to get things set back up and kept entry gates shut, prompting the impatient among the crowds to press forward on metal barricades.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
"The capital is impatient, and it will move where it thinks they can get the most sure and fastest return."
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Board members can get impatient, leading to a CEO’s ouster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Koffi glanced up to see the merchant’s wife, Bi Mutunga, fanning the air with a distinctly impatient expression.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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