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the child's impatience for Christmas morning is engaging
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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.
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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
Among its most devoted viewers is SZA, who humorously voiced her impatience on X (formerly Twitter) in May.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
McArdle continued to scan the restaurant, his knee bobbing with impatience.
—Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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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
Among its most devoted viewers is SZA, who humorously voiced her impatience on X (formerly Twitter) in May.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
McArdle continued to scan the restaurant, his knee bobbing with impatience.
—Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Impatience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impatience. Accessed 2 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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