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the child's impatience for Christmas morning is engaging
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Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, credits his impatience.
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María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
As potential transfer options came and went without committing, fans’ impatience has only heightened with each passing day of the portal.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Although his father promises to give the young man his share of his mother’s inheritance soon, Fer’s impatience pushes him to hustle for money at any cost.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
His impatience runs counter to the 49ers’ business model, at least in terms of their annual rewarding contract extensions.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024
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María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
As potential transfer options came and went without committing, fans’ impatience has only heightened with each passing day of the portal.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Although his father promises to give the young man his share of his mother’s inheritance soon, Fer’s impatience pushes him to hustle for money at any cost.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
His impatience runs counter to the 49ers’ business model, at least in terms of their annual rewarding contract extensions.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024
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“Impatience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impatience. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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impatience
noun
im·pa·tience
(ˈ)im-ˈpā-shən(t)s 
1
: lack of patience
2
: restless or eager desire
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