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impatience

[im-pey-shuhns] / ɪmˈpeɪ ʃəns /


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"They're always here," he said of the protesters, with some impatience.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

By then, de Gaulle was the undisputed leader of the provisional French government, though impatience with the limitations on his power led him to resign the following year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

But she faces growing impatience from Venezuelans struggling to pay for food, medicine and other basics.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

In general, they always prefer early records because they’re filled with that youthful sort of impatience.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Habib sighed and paused to collect his thoughts as Fadi fidgeted with impatience.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai




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