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
He wouldn’t share which neighborhoods will be next but asked that people be patient with the bots.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025
They set up designated areas for demonstrations, and agreed to “generally be patient with lawful disruptions.”
From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2024
The Airport Operators Association advised people to plan ahead and be patient with staff.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2024
You must be patient with her, Ma, like one of yore own—” Ellen had had long schooling in patience.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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