patience
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"I really hope the fans show patience and good behaviour in the face of some of these problems which we can't hide," Puente adds.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Before he climbed to the NBA’s mountaintop, though, Dolan spent decades challenging the patience of nearly everyone in the world of professional basketball—starting with Knicks fans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
The most important thing political junkies might need this week is patience.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
The returns have been attractive, but patience has been required to achieve solid returns for long periods.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
“Nyame was a hit at the family dinners because he had so many stories to tell. Nansi lost patience and stole his stories so he could be the focus of the conversation.”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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