patiently

Example Sentences

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Purists will enjoy seeing the top players have to patiently plot their way around as they rely on strategy.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Before the sun even rose, cars began lining up along Baldwin Park Boulevard, where drivers sat waiting patiently for their chance at free groceries when the distribution event began several hours later.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

"I've been waiting patiently for the EU to fulfill their side of the Historic Trade Deal we agreed in Turnberry, Scotland, the largest Trade Deal, ever!"

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

When they got jobs, I helped them fill out the direct-deposit forms, showing them how to find the routing and account numbers, and, yes, patiently explaining the meaning and correct usage of said routing number.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

My trig equations were far beneath his abilities, but if he was bored he didn’t show it; he just explained the principles patiently, over and over.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover