impatient
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He has been equally impatient with how the Fed measures inflation, calling its preferred gauge a rough approximation the institution treats with false precision.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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
Kassis, presumably worried that the arms stockpiles would become unavailable to him, became impatient.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
Her answer, therefore, was not propitious, at least not to Elizabeth’s wishes, for she was impatient to get home.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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