be patient

Example Sentences

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Ruiz, the grandson of former Granada Hills Kennedy coach Manny Alvarado, had people telling him to be patient and be ready when an opportunity presented itself.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 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

"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

I have learned to be patient with people.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper