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impatience

[im-pey-shuhns] / ɪmˈpeɪ ʃəns /


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The gathering reflects mounting impatience with the slow pace of global negotiations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 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

Tangen asked her about her impatience with U.S.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Helmuth tries to keep the impatience out of his voice, to sound regular and even, under control like Gerhard, as if the radio doesn't matter.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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