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patience

[pey-shuhns] / ˈpeɪ ʃəns /


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All that’s needed to realize this vision of an Eastside mecca is patience and money.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

"India could absolutely become a major agave economy. The Deccan Plateau alone has millions of acres suitable for cultivation. We could theoretically rival Mexico if there's long-term vision and patience."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

While broader market pressures have played a role, investors have increasingly questioned Oklo’s lofty valuation and heavy cash burn, suggesting their patience with the pre-revenue start-up is wearing thin.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The new worry on Wall Street is that investors are simply losing patience and demanding higher compensation to lend money to the U.S. government.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

She was the finest baker in the whole of Icthus: it was there that she put her patience, and her love.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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