be patient with
Example Sentences
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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
"We encourage customers to be patient with delays and extra generous with tips during tough conditions," said Burke.
From Salon • Sep. 3, 2024
They set up designated areas for demonstrations, and agreed to “generally be patient with lawful disruptions.”
From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2024
You got to be patient with a mule, get him to work with you instead of just working/or you.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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