be patient

Example Sentences

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They believe one of the Dutch couple who contracted the virus and died are likely to be "patient zero".

From BBC • May 10, 2026

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 doctor told us to be patient, there are many whose condition is worse than my sister-in-law’s," she said.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

I was dying to get out of there, but I had to be patient.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen