patience
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And virtually no one has the patience or attention span to read an entire article anymore, let alone engage with its ideas.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026
The president also expressed confidence in the Shin Bet's ability to investigate the allegations of foreign interference in the election and appealed for patience.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
“We expect the Bank of England’s patience to have run out with the unfolding energy shock,” economists at Deutsche Bank wrote in a note to clients.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
This doesn’t necessarily mean the companies’ dividends are threatened, but it underscores the need for patience if you are investing in stocks, in part, for dividends.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
I might not be as annoying as Flora Maroney, but I knew I tested her patience all the same.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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