be patient

Example Sentences

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"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

Berkshire Hathaway has added to a giant pile of cash, and sending a message for investors to be patient.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 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 weakening of the outlook for demand, particularly for private consumption, reinforces the case for the ECB to be patient," it said.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

She tried to be patient, Jiller had said, but Rowan was so different from herself,'and from his father, and even from sturdy little Annad, that it was sometimes very hard.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda