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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has urged fans to be patient with club-record signing Nick Woltemade now the rest of the Premier League is getting to know the German striker's strengths and weaknesses.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Adani’s stocks crashed, but within a year, as it became clear that the Indian government and many of the world’s biggest banks would be patient with the companies, they climbed back up.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2024

The Airport Operators Association advised people to plan ahead and be patient with staff.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2024

“My heart is broken by this and I implore you all to be patient with everyone through this process. This is going to be a process that will take a long time.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2023

It seemed like they were trying to be patient with me, like I was a real dummy or something.

From "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis




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