try the patience of
Example Sentences
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Such is the story of the international composing collective known as Wandelweiser, many of whose creations are so austere that they try the patience of even hardcore vanguardists.
From The New Yorker ● Aug. 20, 2018
By rights, such a combination should try the patience of any grown-up.
From New York Times ● Jul. 25, 2016
Jacob Weisberg: I fear we'd try the patience of audience and hosts.
From Slate ● Jan. 29, 2014
AB InBev continues to make changes to hallowed brands and try the patience of traditionalists with inventions like Michelob Ultra Dragon Fruit Peach.
From BusinessWeek ● Oct. 26, 2012
You would try the patience of Job himself.
From Ben Blair The Story of a Plainsman by Lillibridge, Will
