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be patient

VERB
bear with
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
not bear not tolerate




Example Sentences

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Berkshire Hathaway has added to a giant pile of cash, and sending a message for investors to be patient.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

However, Lee says, investors may need to be patient as the software play could take time to develop.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

"The weakening of the outlook for demand, particularly for private consumption, reinforces the case for the ECB to be patient," it said.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

They can be patient and develop her into a starting point guard in a few years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The President appeared on television asking the people to be patient.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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