be patient
Example Sentences
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Airline investors know they must be patient, and won’t want to cash out in a depressed market, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
"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
Ruiz, the grandson of former Granada Hills Kennedy coach Manny Alvarado, had people telling him to be patient and be ready when an opportunity presented itself.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
However, Lee says, investors may need to be patient as the software play could take time to develop.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
“Now,” Daisy said, sticking the thermometer into my mouth, “if you’ll just be patient, this will be over in a few minutes.”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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