be patient

Example Sentences

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Nvidia shareholders will just have to be patient for now.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 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

The Jets can also afford to be patient beyond this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

“I’m trying to be patient, honey. I really am. But today was a party. How could you get into trouble at a party?”

From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt