be patient

Example Sentences

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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

When Bartiromo pressed Trump on the price of oil and the pain Americans were feeling at the pump, Trump said to be patient.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

After winning his first National with Hedgehunter in 2005, Mullins had to be patient for 19 years until I Am Maximus landed the first of his two victories in 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

I used to think she just wanted me to be patient and not worry.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff