be patient
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The tame core readings offer central-bank officials time to be patient on whether rate increases are necessary to tame war-fueled inflation, economists say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
"The Man City fans just need to be patient with Enzo Maresca," former striker Chris Sutton said on BBC Radio 5 Live.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
“Its really just a fire we have to be patient with,” Calvillo told KTTV.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
However, Lee says, investors may need to be patient as the software play could take time to develop.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
“Please, Baba, don’t cry. I’m going to get well. We just have to be patient like you were on that ship.”
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
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