be patient

Example Sentences

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“I knew I needed to be patient, work on my game and eventually success would come my way and I’d have my opportunities and here’s my opportunity. I’m trying to prove that Saturday.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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

We just had to be patient and listen with our gut instead of our ears.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas