be patient
Example Sentences
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That said, it’s easier to be patient when you know that players such as Mbappé, Dembélé, and Désiré Doué are capable of magic at any moment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
In a speech last month, Waller said he was “prepared to be patient in holding policy at its current restrictive setting.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
But as his business is fully booked until the end of August, he urged people to "be patient" as companies wait for supplier deliveries with booming demand.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
However, shareholders hoping for a breakout might have to be patient.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
You have to be patient if you want to learn about animals.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
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