patience
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"My government showed the highest level of patience and tried to guide the student movement towards a peaceful solution," she said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
At the Fed, policymakers have been losing patience with persistent inflation, indicating that a rate hike may be near.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
Park-goers and local business owners say it’s crucial for those venturing into Yosemite this summer to plan their excursions outside peak times to avoid the worst of the crowds, and even then, pack their patience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Unfortunately, patience is in short supply in the investing world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
They went through a pantomime of “You go first,” “No, you go first,” until finally George lost his patience and steered Owen toward their makeshift ladder.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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