be patient

Example Sentences

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“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

"Hopefully we can expand that because we will get more diversity within these vertipools, but they will take a year or so to establish so we'll have to be patient."

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The Jets can also afford to be patient beyond this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

"I'm certain you can be patient," I say, just before Ivy enters the room behind me like a dark cloud.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton