be patient
Example Sentences
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“There’s no time for us to be patient with the way we’re playing,” Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert told reporters this week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
As a society, we routinely desire what others have, yet too often lack the self-control or self-awareness to be patient and content with what we can afford.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026
"While we are alive we must be patient and do our work," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
And that day, Erika was too worn out and too upset to be patient anymore.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
“I am willing to be patient in all things that are reasonable; but in this—this desecration of the grave—of one who——” He fairly choked with indignation.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
