be patient with
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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
Hutchinson could afford to be patient with him.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025
They set up designated areas for demonstrations, and agreed to “generally be patient with lawful disruptions.”
From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2024
She advised people to "be patient with yourself" and says she now feels "it's great to be alive now".
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2024
“Here it is: ‘Comfort the frightened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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