patience
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But Tuesday’s primary could the test the patience of even the most-knowing political junkies as some of the highest profile races, including California governor and L.A. mayor, remain tight.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
The returns have been attractive, but patience has been required to achieve solid returns for long periods.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Meatloaf benefits from the kind of deeply developed flavors that usually require patience.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
That’s when the cold patience and hard-won experience of France’s most successful team finally shone through.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
I could tell that Aunt Kitty’s well of patience was not particularly deep, so I quickly began fastening the tiny front hooks before she could start yanking and tying the back laces.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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