be patient with
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"The Man City fans just need to be patient with Enzo Maresca," former striker Chris Sutton said on BBC Radio 5 Live.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has urged fans to be patient with club-record signing Nick Woltemade now the rest of the Premier League is getting to know the German striker's strengths and weaknesses.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
But it was also clear they’d have to be patient with his development, after Kim spent most of the spring flailing in the batter’s box in his first dose against big-league competition.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2025
"We encourage customers to be patient with delays and extra generous with tips during tough conditions," said Burke.
From Salon • Sep. 3, 2024
We have to be patient with her, Francis, the way she’s touched.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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