patiently

Example Sentences

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A retired salesman once told me that sales is like fishing — you wait patiently for the right moment.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

It languished on broadcast TV before landing on Peacock, which patiently spent years nurturing the audience.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 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

Dunne died aged 99 in 2019, but Haywood waited patiently this week to present Harry a photo of her mother alongside him, in his army fatigues.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Only Nhamo remained, patiently changing the cloths beneath Ambuya's hips and dribbling water into her mouth.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer