be patient

Example Sentences

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For months, U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have urged her to be patient and that an early return would risk her safety.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

"It affects the economy and people's lives. But we have to be patient."

From BBC • Jul. 2, 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

Nvidia shareholders will just have to be patient for now.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“I am unaccustomed to this sort of thing. You must be patient with me.”

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo