be patient

Example Sentences

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They believe one of the Dutch couple who contracted the virus and died are likely to be "patient zero".

From BBC • May 10, 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

They can be patient and develop her into a starting point guard in a few years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

There was nothing to do now but be patient.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson